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The infant training will support parents to build strong attachments with their babies. Picture: Peopleimages/AdobeStock.com/Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2023

Family hubs to roll out infant training for parents

'The sector cannot take much more pressure," Neil Leitch told delegates at the Early Years Alliance annual conference on Thursday

News 15 June 2023

Early years policy blighted by 'ignorant and disrespectful narrative', warns alliance chief

Ofsted has announced a package of measures to reform inspections. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

News 12 June 2023

Ofsted announces plans to reinspect schools with ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

The DfE is seeking views on changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Picture: micromonkey/Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2023

DfE consults on changes to early years qualification framework

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

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

News 30 May 2023

Nearly half of childcare providers struggling to cover costs, DfE finds

Charities have called for increased funding for early years settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2023

Childcare reforms will not benefit disadvantaged families, charities warn

Early years settings have missed out on £229m in funding over four years, according to the National Day Nurseries Association. Picture: 1001 Colour/Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2023

More than £100m earmarked for early years 'not being spent on places'

Claire Coutinho told MPs the DfE plans to consult with the childcare sector on funding rates before summer. Picture: ParliamentTV

News 10 May 2023

Children's minister faces scrutiny from MPs over childcare reforms

A majority of early years professionals said they would support the removal of one-word Ofsted gradings. Picture: Phil Adams

News 5 May 2023

Early years sector backs call to reform Ofsted judgments

A majority of London councils said that children's play was a priority. Picture: annaanahabed/Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2023

Quality of children’s playgrounds declining, London councils say

Neil Leitch: 'It is incredibly disappointing that the new inquiry currently focuses so narrowly on schools'. Picture: EYA

News 26 April 2023

Early years leaders push for inclusion in Ofsted inquiry

Childminder incentive payments have been described as 'paltry' in comparison to the challenges faced by the sector. Picture: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 April 2023

Childminder payment plans

Amanda Spielman: 'We won't be soft of safeguarding'. Picture: Ofsted

News 24 April 2023

Ofsted considers safeguarding changes amid grading row

Rishi Sunak is being investigated by parliament’s commissioner for standards. Picture: UK Parliament

News 20 April 2023

Sunak declares wife’s shares in childcare firm amid investigation