Early years staffing shortages reaches crisis point
New Alliance report reveals extent of staffing shortages in early years sector
Bridget Phillipson is Labour’s new shadow education secretary
Shadow cabinet reshuffle sees Kate Green leave education role
IFS report says funding increase “will not compensate for rising costs”
Education spending report says early years funding increase will be eroded by rising costs
New Ofsted data reveals childcare place disparities
70 local authorities in England see a decline in the number of early years places
New data reveals huge tax-free childcare underspend
Figures show £2.4 billion underspend since 2017
Children under five “negatively impacted” by the pandemic, says new EIF report
Physical development impacted by lockdowns and closed services
DfE confirms local authority funding rates for 2022/23
Most rates will increase by 17p per hour for three- and four-year-olds
Alliance launches Winter Toolkit to help providers face seasonal challenges
Winter-themed resources designed to help providers navigate the colder months
Fatherhood Institute launches Becoming Dad guide for new fathers
Guidance offers evidence-based advice for families
Will Quince shares ambitions for children and young people with SEND
Children and families minister announces new SEND Review Steering Group
Nadhim Zahawi promises to put fight against climate change “at the heart of education”
Education secretary makes speech at COP26, promising support for education sector
Ofsted calls for “stronger oversight” of early years chains
Latest research recommends changes to multiple provider inspections