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Early years leaders have welcomed the announcement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2020

Free childcare qualifications offered by government as part of Covid-19 recovery

The See, Hear, Respond programme supports vulnerable children that are 'hidden' from agencies during the pandemic

News 8 December 2020

Children's charities to get extra funding for Covid response

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 3 December 2020

Ofsted announces return to full inspections in 2021

NDNA chief Purnima Tanuku said childcare providers need more funding to tackle the impact of Covid-19. Image: NDNA

News 1 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 1 December

Staff from councils involved in the programme said it had helped improve literacy outcomes for local children. Image: Becky Nixon

News 1 December 2020

Councils tackle young children's development gaps

Nursery leaders have described the move as 'a blow' to the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2020

DfE ‘denying Covid support to early years providers’, sector warns

The research follows nine years of work by the Duchess. Picture: Royal Foundation

News 27 November 2020

Duchess of Cambridge reveals early years survey findings

Rishi Sunak will focus solely on the UK's recovery from Covid-19. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: Sector bodies set out key asks

Rishi Sunak was previously urged to put children 'at the heart of the Spending Review'. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: What has Rishi Sunak pledged for children and young people?

The pay freeze will 'deepen the chasm' between NHS and social care workers, critics have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Public sector pay freeze ‘a body blow’ to frontline workers, unions say

Picture: Julian Dodd

Features 24 November 2020

CYP Now Awards 2020 unveils shortlist

Phase one of the research found that digital communication can be used to complement face-to-face services for children and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Early child development review: emerging issues and solutions

Many parents found that sharing and engaging was easier from the family home. Picture: pingpao/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Parent support: lockdown lessons

Nurseries, childminders and pre-schools are currently inspected as part of a four-year cycle. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 13 November 2020

Ofsted announces ‘six-year window’ for early years inspections

Children with SEND are missing out on vital services, Ofsted warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 November 2020

Services for children with SEND ‘seriously affected’ by Covid-19 pandemic