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The discussion was held remotely. Picture: Parliament TV

News 22 April 2020

Five key things the children's minister told the education select committee

Tulip Siddiq urged ministers to rethink the furlough decision and propose 'a proper funding plan' for the childcare sector. Picture: Parliament UK

News 21 April 2020

Labour backs campaign to reverse childcare furlough decision

Blogs 21 April 2020

Late night guidance suggests row back on furlough for childcare

Early years settings face uncertain futures over the changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 April 2020

Early years sector 'in jeopardy' after government U-turn on furlough funding

Blogs 16 April 2020

Doing what’s best for the health of our nation and the health of our sector

New parents may have less support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 April 2020

Government urged to keep babies safe amid pandemic

Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Blogs 3 April 2020

Can nurseries deliver the 4th emergency service and remain sustainable?

Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2020

Health visitors 'lack PPE to keep families safe'

A Better Start works through multi-agency partnerships, exploring innovative approaches in boosting child development in some of the most deprived communities

Features 31 March 2020

Giving children a better start in life

Spending more hours with a childminder was associated with better EYFS scores for children from moderately disadvantaged families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 31 March 2020

Impact Study on Early Education Use and Child Outcomes Up to Age Five Years

Chasing bubbles is one way Healthy Movers sessions help children to learn about the importance of being physically active

Best Practice 31 March 2020

Play helps children learn to be Healthy Movers

Education Committee chair Robert Halfon said the virus will have a "long-lasting" impact. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: MPs to probe impact of pandemic on children’s services

Blogs 27 March 2020

Like the summer of 76

June O'Sullivan, chief executive of LEYF, has called on the government for more support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2020

Coronavirus: LEYF opens 25 emergency childcare hubs across London