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Fresh funding fears over 30-hour free childcare plans

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  • Tuesday, May 17, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Fresh concerns have been raised about the value of a high-profile government trial of extended 30-hour free childcare provision after it emerged that nurseries taking part will only receive higher funding rates for the additional 15 hours.

Woodland Nursery

London-based nursery inspired by the Forest School approach, where most of the learning takes place outdoors

Childcare to be available from 6am

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  • Monday, April 4, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Childcare providers will be required to offer places between 6am and 8pm when the government extends free provision to 30 hours each week, it has been announced.

Fresh decline in childminder numbers

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  • Thursday, March 24, 2016
  • | CYP Now
The government is being urged to take action to halt a decline in childminding, after latest figures showed their numbers have slumped by 10,000 over the past four years.

School readiness project rated a success

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  • Wednesday, March 23, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Early years providers and schools are being urged to develop closer links to improve school readiness in disadvantaged areas, after a government-funded pilot project was deemed to be a success by researchers.