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Childminders relying on parent fees risk closure, the IFS warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 December 2024

Poorest families 'not accessing funded childcare'

June O'Sullivan is chief executive of LEYF.

Blogs 9 December 2024

Modern Parenting: Evolution or Fad?

Nurseries in Scotland have higher standards of training and practice monitoring. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

News 27 November 2024

Early years education boosts child development, say parents

News 21 November 2024

Inspectors criticise slow response of health services for SEND children in Lewisham

A separate EYFS framework specifically covering childminders will be introduced. Picture: Angelina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Three views on EYFS reforms

‘Adequate supervision’ must be in place around food. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Inspections clinic: Early years inspection updates

A separate EYFS framework will cover childminders. Picture: Svitlana/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Legal Update: Impact of EYFS reforms

Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children throughout the day. Picture: PR Image Factory/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 August 2023

Special school develops bespoke learning plans

Picture: gpointstudio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 June 2023

Use EYFS review to rethink staffing

Planned intergenerational experiences take place alongside spontaneous interactions between children and residents. Pictures: Olivia Herring

Features 27 June 2023

The young and old learning together

Sean Cowden: “Teaching children about health and cookery at primary schools was a great way to encourage them to try new things”

Best Practice 30 May 2023

How I Got Here: Early years chef lecturer Sean Cowden

Providers are concerned the ratio changes could compromise the quality of care. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 March 2023

Implications of ratios change

Nursery provision in schools fits with the government’s agenda to improve children’s outcomes but there is concern such settings are not well suited for young children. Picture: Brian Díaz/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 February 2023

Schools to extend reach through more places for two-year-olds

Ofsted found a link between the quality of a setting and the number of staff with a degree-level qualification. Picture: Nestor/Adobe Stock

Features 31 January 2023

Inspections Clinic: Early education and childcare

Ofsted is placing increased emphasis on communication and language in response to concerns from providers. Picture: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Inspections Clinic: Early education – key questions

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