Ofsted calls for “stronger oversight” of early years chains
Latest research recommends changes to multiple provider inspections
Chancellor promises extra funding for the early years at Spending Review
Government reveals spending plans in latest Budget
Minimum wage to rise to £9.50 an hour
NLW will increase from £8.91 to £9.50 an hour from 1 April
Organisations call on government to “build back childhood”
Campaign calls on Chancellor to use Spending Review to invest in children
Childcare investment could increase mothers’ income by £10bn, report claims
Report by CPP calls for an audit of cost of funded places and subsidies for children under two
Duchess of Cambridge learns about UCL childhood research
Duchess visits UCL to hear about ‘Children of the 2020s’ research project
Petitions Committee calls for an independent review of childcare funding
Report looks at support for new parents one year after initial Covid-19 review
Alliance criticises reports of ratio rule change
DfE says sector will be consulted before any changes considered
Social Market Foundation warns of “baby shortage”
Falling fertility rates could hit the economy, thinktank warns
4.3 million parents struggle to access support for under fives
78% of parents are worried about the impact on them or their child
Will Quince replaces Vicky Ford as children and families minister
Vicky Ford moves to Foreign Office
Nadhim Zahawi replaces Gavin Williamson as education secretary
Nadhim Zahawi previously served as early years minister in 2018