Labour pledges to extend 30-hours to all children aged two- to four-years-old
Party promises reinvestment in Sure Start centres and improve “pay and skills” in the sector
Cost of delivering childcare places increases 20%
Increase comes as DfE commits to a 2% increase in local authority rates
Early years funding petition closes early
Petitions committee closes site to new signatures as parliament dissolves
Creative ways to use up your old pumpkins
Reduce waste and enjoy some new activities by using up old pumpkins after Halloween, explains Melanie Pilcher, quality and standards manager at the Alliance.
One in six children’s centres has closed since 2010
Figures revealed by education minister show extent of closures
Government reveals local authority funding rates for 2020/21
New funding rates include the £66 million announced by Chancellor
More than 500 childcare providers closing each month
Ofsted statistics show extent of childcare setting closures in England
A fifth of parents quit work due to childcare costs
Campaign group says childcare costs causes financial stress
DfE must publish data on funding rates
ICO orders government to share how funding rates were calculated
Consultation on proposed changes to the EYFS opens
DfE asks for views on EYFS proposals
Report warns that SEND reforms are failing families
Education select committee criticises current SEND provision
Government said to be considering extending funded childcare to all two-year-olds
Government considers extending 30-hours to more than 38 weeks