DfE confirms details of additional funding to support early entitlement expansion plans
The government has confirmed how the £75 million grant has been distributed between local authorities.
Government updates guidance on early entitlement charges
The Department for Education has published updated guidance on how early years providers should deliver the early entitlement offers, including clarification on the rules on additional charges.
The Royal Foundation promotes shared creativity in new portrait campaign
A new campaign encouraging families to get creative with portraits has been launched by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
The role of the adult in learning through play
In this post Charlotte Whalley explores what roles an adult may take on as they support children to learn through play
DfE announces key changes to qualification requirements for apprentices
Apprentices aged 19 years or older at the start of their apprenticeship will no longer be required to hold Level 2 English and maths qualifications to complete their apprenticeship, the government has confirmed.
DfE releases updated list of early years qualifications that can be achieved in UK
An updated list of ‘full and relevant’ early years qualifications that count towards staff:child ratios in the UK has been released by the Department for Education (DfE).
Centre for Early Childhood releases framework on social and emotional development
Social and emotional skills must be prioritised for children and society to thrive, according to a new framework published by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Ofsted sets out proposals for ‘fairer’ education inspections and new report cards
Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new approach to inspecting education providers and the introduction of report cards.
Settling in without settling for less
Famly’s Julia Rose reflects on settling into settings from both sides.
Kindred2 school-readiness survey shows significant numbers of children are behind before starting school
Children are starting school behind developmental expectations, according to a report published by early education and childhood development charity Kindred2.
Beyond the pushchair: rethinking mobility for early educators
Early years educators are the unsung heroes of childhood development. They juggle endless responsibilities: nurturing curiosity, ensuring safety, and crafting memorable learning experiences – often while navigating the chaos of outdoor excursions
Sector-leading early childhood software for less
The new climbing frame or the training course? Replace the aprons or repaint the entrance? Making budgeting decisions (or rather, making the right budgeting decisions) is one of the most important tasks on the minds of leaders in the Early Years.