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Camp Beaumont is offering free places for Ukrainian refugee children. Picture: Camp Beaumont

News 2 August 2022

Schemes to reduce holiday hunger

Proposals out for consultation aim to help parents with the costs of securing childcare without extending government spending. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 July 2022

Plans to reduce cost of childcare: pros and cons of five proposals

Leitch: 'Early years professionals help lay the foundations that shape a child’s future'. Picture: Early Years Alliance

Opinion 26 July 2022

Neil Leitch: Early years professionals are educators

Best Practice 26 July 2022

How I Got Here: Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, Ministry of Defence

GPs are often 'isolated' from other services, London Councils' report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 July 2022

Fragmented early years support system failing vulnerable families, councils warn

Early years settings are struggling to recruit qualified staff, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2022

Early years support ‘more important than ever’ after pandemic, Ofsted says

Experts have recommended keeping children out of the sun. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 July 2022

Heatwave advice for schools, early years and youth work settings issued

News 13 July 2022

DfE names new ministers following mass resignations

Children under five are currently entitled to free milk at childcare settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2022

Government delays controversial changes to nursery free milk scheme

James Cleverly has been appointed as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 July 2022

James Cleverly appointed as Education Secretary

A new team of ministers will need to be appointed at the Department for Education. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2022

Ministerial departures throw policy reforms into turmoil

Providers have criticised the government's plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Consultation launches on ‘flawed’ plans to relax childcare ratios

The government's plans for family hubs have been branded a 'pale imitation' of children's centres. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

More than 1,000 children’s centres closed over last decade

Latest Ofsted figures also reveal an increase in the numbers of settings hit by closure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to include impact on early years

All children in funded childcare places should be offered free school meals, according to LEYF. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 June 2022

London’s largest nursery provider calls for free school meals expansion