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Sector figures have questioned the success of the rollout of the funded childcare scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 13 May 2024

Providers fear 'lack of nursery places' as funded childcare expansion applications open for nine-month-olds

Under the proposals staff already qualified at level 3 would be able to assess colleagues. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

News 8 May 2024

‘Fundamental concerns’ emerge over early years training changes

Start for Life offers support for families including parenting classes. Picture: natalialeb/Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2024

Lack of long-term funding could see Start for Life services cut, council leaders warn

A DfE consultation puts forward plans on how the government can aid the recruitment and retention of childminders. Picture: Zamrnuti Tonovi/Adobe Stock

Features 30 April 2024

Fresh start for childminding

Early identification and support for children with SEND can have a lasting impact. Picture: Eleanora OS/Adobe Stock

Analysis 29 April 2024

Early SEND support needs going unmet

Disadvantaged children are at risk of being locked out of funded childcare, the NAO warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2024

Disadvantaged children set to miss out on early years expansion, NAO warns

Parents on certain visas are unable to access the governments new childcare expansion. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2024

Working migrant families 'locked out' of funded childcare expansion

If successful, the pilot will be fully rolled out before September 2025. Picture: Adobe Stock/oksix

News 22 April 2024

DfE to repurpose unused school spaces for childcare

The DfE has said more staff and places are needed to fulfil the 2025 rollout of the funded entitlement. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 19 April 2024

Childcare leaders question DfE claims of successful rollout of expanded entitlement

Researchers are calling for eligibility tests for funded childcare based on working hours to be scrapped. Picture: Rio Patuca Images/Adobe Stock

News 16 April 2024

Poorer families in England spending more on childcare costs than in other countries

Sure Start centres showed promising educational and life outcomes for young people years down the line. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina

News 9 April 2024

GCSE results for disadvantaged children 'greatly improved by Sure Start'

Martyn Oliver says inspections may be paused when 'leaders require support because of concerns about their well-being'. Picture: Ofsted

News 8 April 2024

Ofsted extends ability to pause complaints to social care and early years providers

Neil Leitch: 'For there to be any chance of this policy being rolled out successfully over the long term, ministers simply must tackle the fundamental problems'. Picture: EYA

News 2 April 2024

Providers call for greater government support as funded childcare expansion rolls out

Wigdortz: 'There’s very few people that have as much influence on someone’s life as a childminder.' Picture: Daniel Oakes

Interviews 1 April 2024

Interview: Brett Wigdortz, founder and chief executive of childminder agency Tiney

Adventurous outdoor activities at Cheeky Cherubs Childcare encourage children to 'expand their boundaries by taking risks'. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare

Features 28 March 2024

Farm setting boosts children’s resilience

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