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Early years inequality gap grows

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Early years development has continued to improve, but the gap between the lowest achievers and their peers is still growing, government figures show.

'Ban eating on public transport' to tackle childhood obesity, says chief medical officer

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

The chief medical officer has called for tougher action on childhood obesity - such as banning eating and drinking on public transport.

Four in 10 childcare providers 'fear closure within 12 months'

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

The introduction of the government's 30 hours childcare initiative and insufficient levels of funding has left four in 10 childcare providers fearful of closure within the next year, a survey has found.

Fifth of nurseries in deprived areas face closure

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Nearly one in five nurseries in deprived areas of England are facing closure within the next 12 months due to the early years funding shortfall.

Extend 30 hours to more families, urges social mobility body

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The government should extend the 30 hours childcare entitlement to all parents working eight hours a week to ensure it reaches more low-income families, the Social Mobility Commission has said.

MP warns over inadequate childcare funding levels

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The childcare system is "unsustainable" with inadequate funding rates threatening the future of providers, an MP who secured a debate on the issue has warned.

Early years innovation receives Harvard University boost

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Monday, January 21, 2019

An early years initiative aimed at reducing isolation and stress among families in deprived areas is to benefit from Harvard University research and development support.

CYP Now 2018 Award winners unveiled

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

The 2018 CYP Now Awards were revealed last night on a night of celebration and pride for the sector.

DfE confirms Zahawi as children's minister

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The Department for Education has announced the roles and responsibilities of Nadhim Zahawi, confirming him as children and families minister four weeks after last month's government reshuffle.

Childcare eligibility changes to extend provision to 8,000 more two-year-olds

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

An additional 8,000 two-year-olds will be entitled to 15 hours of free childcare under proposals to overhaul the eligibility arrangements, the government has said.

Timpson departure 'a loss' for children's sector, says Loughton

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Edward Timpson's defeat in last week's general election, meaning he will be replaced as children's minister, is a loss for the sector, his predecessor Tim Loughton has said.

Tory manifesto: New domestic violence offence among raft of pledges

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

A new criminal offence will be introduced for perpetrators of domestic abuse directed at a child, the Conservative Party has said.

Lib Dems and Labour promise to increase paternity leave

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Friday, May 12, 2017

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to offer fathers an additional month's paid paternity leave as part of efforts to boost shared parental responsibility, exceeding proposals set out in Labour's draft manifesto.

Call for 30-hour childcare to be scrapped in favour of means-testing system

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Monday, April 17, 2017

The government should halt its planned introduction of 30 hours of free childcare each week in favour of a more targeted approach that benefits low income families, a think-tank has said.

Early years charity announces major merger programme

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Monday, August 21, 2017

A charity has said it intends to oversee a major programme of mergers, in a move it hopes will allow it to work with thousands more children and families.

Former Kids Company directors face ban

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

The Insolvency Service is to petition the courts to ban the former directors of failed children's charity Kids Company from future directorships.

Childcare providers in 30 hours trial report fall in profits

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Monday, July 17, 2017

Nearly half of private childcare providers taking part in the 30 hours' free childcare trial have reported a fall in profits, a study has found.

Longfield recruits Narey as children's commissioner adviser

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Former Barnardo's chief executive Sir Martin Narey is one of several high profile figures that have been signed up to provide advice to children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield, it has been announced.

Ofsted criticises standard of early years services

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Early years services in Wiltshire are failing many of the poorest children in the county, according to the findings of an Ofsted report.

Election childcare pledges to prompt massive spending cuts

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Government departments are facing massive cuts in order to meet free childcare manifesto pledges proposed by the three main parties, a study has claimed.

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Early years inequality gap grows

'Ban eating on public transport' to tackle childhood obesity, says chief medical officer

Four in 10 childcare providers 'fear closure within 12 months'

Fifth of nurseries in deprived areas face closure

Extend 30 hours to more families, urges social mobility body

MP warns over inadequate childcare funding levels

Early years innovation receives Harvard University boost

CYP Now 2018 Award winners unveiled

DfE confirms Zahawi as children's minister

Childcare eligibility changes to extend provision to 8,000 more two-year-olds

Timpson departure 'a loss' for children's sector, says Loughton

Tory manifesto: New domestic violence offence among raft of pledges

Lib Dems and Labour promise to increase paternity leave

Call for 30-hour childcare to be scrapped in favour of means-testing system

Early years charity announces major merger programme

Former Kids Company directors face ban

Childcare providers in 30 hours trial report fall in profits

Longfield recruits Narey as children's commissioner adviser

Ofsted criticises standard of early years services

Election childcare pledges to prompt massive spending cuts

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