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Government ignores calls to increase early years premium

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  • Friday, October 24, 2014
  • | CYP Now
The government has snubbed calls for the value of the early years pupil premium (EYPP) to be increased amid fears the cash payments will not be enough to incentivise the best settings to reach out to disadvantaged children.

Campaigners criticise progress of free childcare drive

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  • Thursday, August 21, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Early years campaigners have questioned the government's handling of its flagship childcare scheme after CYP Now revealed a widespread shortfall in the number of places available for disadvantaged two-year-olds.

Early years apprentice framework adds GCSE requirements

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  • Tuesday, August 5, 2014
  • | CYP Now
Entry standards for the new early years apprenticeship will require applicants to hold English and maths GCSE grades A* to C despite concerns from childcare leaders that it raises the bar too high, the sector's skills body has confirmed.