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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

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

Analysis 28 March 2023

Implications of ratios change

Staffordshire University is creating the first campus nursery and forest school using sustainable energy to target net zero. Picture: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

Best Practice 22 December 2021

University nursery uses latest tech to hit net zero by 2030

Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf applied for a place for his daughter at Little Scholars Day Nursery

News 4 November 2021

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

Early years providers say underfunding for “free” childcare is putting many early years providers in an “impossible position”. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 23 February 2021

Spotlight on childcare funding policies

The authors envisage a public and fully integrated early childhood education system. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 October 2020

Rethink childcare amid pandemic

The government reforms propose increasing the number of literacy ELGs from two to three, covering comprehension, reading and writing. Picture: Adobe Stock/globalmoments

Analysis 28 January 2020

Seven key reasons why proposed EYFS revisions must be changed

Between 2007 and 2011, the number of early years workers holding a bachelor’s degree or equivalent surged by 76 per cent. Picture: Lordn/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 January 2020

Action on childcare workforce

The first December general election since 1923 takes place on 12 December. Picture: Martin/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 November 2019

General election 2019: Key policy guide

The early years sector warns that plans to extend funded childcare are unfeasible. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 26 November 2019

General election 2019: Early years

Early Years Alliance chief executive Neil Leitch described the DfE's actions as “shameful”. Picture: Lucy Carlier

News 14 November 2019

Government fails to meet ICO deadline on childcare funding calculations

News 4 March 2019

Childcare providers face sharp rise in costs

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