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Family hubs are intended to offer a network of connected buildings, services and virtual help to ensure families are able to access the support they need in an integrated manner. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

Analysis 30 November 2021

Family hubs expansion: sector split on their role and potential

Moderation meetings give settings an opportunity to reflect on practice before an Ofsted inspection takes place. Picture: Lordn/Adobe Stock

Features 30 November 2021

Inspections Clinic: Mock childcare inspections

The tax-free childcare scheme was launched in 2017. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2021

Data reveals government underspend of £2.3bn on tax-free childcare

The report highlighted issues faced by breastfeeding mothers and those with poor perinatal mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 November 2021

Under-fives adversely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Sector leaders have warned the uplift will not cover costs for some providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 November 2021

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

Children from disadvantaged areas face greater cuts, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 November 2021

Child vulnerability crisis sparked by decade of early help cuts, Lords warn

LEYF offers an extra 15-hours of funded childcare to disadvantaged parents. Picture: LEYF

News 18 November 2021

Reform 30-hour childcare to support disadvantaged families, charity urges

Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2021

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf applied for a place for his daughter at Little Scholars Day Nursery

News 4 November 2021

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Children's minister Will Quince described family hubs as Sure Start +++. Image: Parliament TV

News 4 November 2021

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs

Will Quince held an "urgent meeting" with early years leaders following Rishi Sunak's speech. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 October 2021

Children’s minister confirms £340m funding boost for early years not announced in Spending Review

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Rishi Sunak has announced the first CSR since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate