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GPs are often 'isolated' from other services, London Councils' report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 July 2022

Fragmented early years support system failing vulnerable families, councils warn

Early years settings are struggling to recruit qualified staff, according to Ofsted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2022

Early years support ‘more important than ever’ after pandemic, Ofsted says

Experts have recommended keeping children out of the sun. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 July 2022

Heatwave advice for schools, early years and youth work settings issued

News 13 July 2022

DfE names new ministers following mass resignations

Children under five are currently entitled to free milk at childcare settings. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2022

Government delays controversial changes to nursery free milk scheme

James Cleverly has been appointed as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 July 2022

James Cleverly appointed as Education Secretary

A new team of ministers will need to be appointed at the Department for Education. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2022

Ministerial departures throw policy reforms into turmoil

Providers have criticised the government's plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Consultation launches on ‘flawed’ plans to relax childcare ratios

The government's plans for family hubs have been branded a 'pale imitation' of children's centres. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

More than 1,000 children’s centres closed over last decade

Latest Ofsted figures also reveal an increase in the numbers of settings hit by closure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to include impact on early years

All children in funded childcare places should be offered free school meals, according to LEYF. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 June 2022

London’s largest nursery provider calls for free school meals expansion

Denise Hatton, chief executive, YMCA England & Wales

Opinion 21 June 2022

Ratios change not the solution to crisis in childcare

Mobile provision, like the Hackney Playbus, can bring much-needed facilities and expertise directly to children and families who might not otherwise access services

Features 21 June 2022

Mobile provision: Children’s services on the road

Children from minority ethnic backgrounds or areas of high disadvantaged are most likely to have missed out on early education, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 June 2022

Pandemic hit early education of disadvantaged children hardest, research finds

The Duchess of Cambridge hosts a roundtable event based on new research. Picture: Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

News 17 June 2022

Duchess of Cambridge calls for early years to be made a ‘societal priority’