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Early Years

Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2024

Councils to gain new powers to monitor children not in school

Councils have been advised to fund childcare providers based on pre-pandemic figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2024

Uplift in funding rates 'insufficient' to offset rising costs, childcare bodies warn

Keir Starmer has announced greater support for care leavers in accessing social housing

News 5 December 2024

Prime Minister sets school readiness target

Analysis 1 December 2024

Rejuvenating ‘childcare deserts’

News 29 November 2024

CYP Now Awards 2024: Winners unveiled on night of celebration

News 28 November 2024

Government invites schools to be free breakfast club ‘early adopters’

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 November 2024

Ofsted figures reveal exodus of childminders

One in 10 childcare providers say they are likely to close due to cost pressures, DfE finds. Picture : Adobe Stock

News 13 November 2024

Two in five nurseries warn ‘closure is likely’ due to tax and wage rises

News 7 November 2024

Hackney Council backs down amid children’s centre closure legal challenge

Nurseries face an eight per cent real terms funding cut, according to the IFS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 November 2024

DfE moves to allay early years funding fears over national insurance changes

Rachel Reeves used her budget to pledge to 'give children and young people the opportunities they deserve'

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves boosts SEND funding by £1bn

Rachel Reeves has been criticised for failing to commit to the removal of the two-child benefits cap

News 30 October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Sector leaders criticise ‘missed opportunity’ to support disadvantaged families

News 28 October 2024

Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves pledges to protect early years and kinship care funding

Children with special educational needs or disabilities are particularly likely to face difficulties in securing funded places

Analysis 28 October 2024

Breaking barriers in support of more inclusive early education

The CRC covers a child's right to education and play. Image: Adobe Stock

News 24 October 2024

Sure Start programme cut youth custody risk by a fifth, report finds

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