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Reducing retained funding allowance for local authorities could impact providers, experts warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 November 2023

DfE proposes cut to councils’ retained early years funding allowance

The village is designed around intergenerational care, to benefit both older and younger people. Picture: Belong Chester

News 27 November 2023

Integrated children's nursery opens at adult care village

Calls have been made for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise childcare in his autumn statement. Picture: Jeremy Hunt/X

News 22 November 2023

One in 14 people trust Conservative Party plans to reduce childcare costs

One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2023

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Jeremy Hunt recommitted to plans including expanded childcare and A-level reforms. Picture: HM Treasury

News 22 November 2023

Autumn statement 2023: Sector leaders criticise lack of measures for struggling families

James Hempsall launched Hempsall's in 1999. Picture: Hempsall's

News 16 November 2023

Hempsall’s consultancy joins the Coram Group

Children should have 'opportunities for unsupervised play', MPS say. Picture: Wavebreak3/Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2023

MPs to investigate urban planning's role in boosting children’s wellbeing

More nurseries are expected to turn children with SEND away next week. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 November 2023

Early years settings 'turning away one in five parents of children with SEND'

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 7 November 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

Around 50,000 additional staff could be needed in 2024 to deliver plans for expanded childcare hours, researchers find. Picture: 1001 color/Adobe Stock

News 6 November 2023

Early years staffing crisis ‘major barrier’ to planned childcare expansion

EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock

News 30 October 2023

Councils raise concerns over impact of EYFS reforms

The new funding will be used to expand childcare provision in England. Picture: AdobeStock/ oksix.

News 27 October 2023

Funding boost for childcare infrastructure and after-school provision

Family hubs help to improve health and development outcomes for children. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

Family hubs: early adopter sites share knowledge of what works

Robin Walker: 'We maintain that there is a powerful case for reviewing the funding levels for childcare settings'. Picture: UK Parliament

News 18 October 2023

DfE rejects education committee recommendations to improve childcare

The manifesto calls on the next government to improve support for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Oksana Kuzmina.

News 13 October 2023

Early years leaders publish manifestos for next government