Chancellor fails to mention early years funding in Budget
Sector disappointed by 2020 Budget
Alliance calls for clarity on DfE coronavirus support
DfE asked to explain what financial support will be made available to early years providers
35% of working parents say that childcare costs leave them breaking even or at a loss
Survey finds that cost of childcare equals or exceeds childcare
Equality in the early years
How Gender Action is challenging gender sterotypes in early years settings
Early Years Workforce Commission launches
Alliance joins sector organisations in review of workforce challenges
Ratios could be relaxed in coronavirus ‘action plan’
Plan to fight virus includes relaxation of ratio rules in event of a pandemic
Nick Gibb to share early years role with Vicky Ford
DfE confirms ministerial portfolios following reshuffle
Cost of childcare rising above the rate of inflation
Cost of care for children under two rises 5%
Children face “an uncertain future” according to WHO
Report from WHO warns of health and climate concerns for future generations
Just one in six eligible families takes up tax-free childcare offer
“Lack of awareness” behind low tax-free childcare take-up, HMRC says
Gavin Williamson remains in education secretary post
Williamson continues to serve after cabinet reshuffle
Early years staff leave sector over pay
NatCen research reveals extent of recruitment issues