Number of childcare providers drops by 8,800 in two years
DfE statistics show decrease in provider numbers since 2016
Pre-school Learning Alliance reveals future plans
Alliance will change its name in early 2019
Real-terms funding cuts lead to higher childcare costs for parents
Latest research from Ceeda reveals that 44% of settings are receiving less money than in 2013
National Living Wage will increase to £8.21
Chancellor confirms increase in National Living Wage for April 2019
Most parents expect childcare providers to seek nutritional advice
Most providers do not seek nutritional advice, despite parent preference
Maintained nurseries at risk, according to survey
LGA says sector needs additional funding
More children reach a “good” level of development
EYFS profile results show increase in percentage of children reaching a good level of development
RoSPA asks practitioners to help prevent accidents
New national strategy could prevent accidents in the home
Ofsted drops outcomes from inspection framework
New inspection framework for early years will be consulted on in January 2019
Ofsted updates guidance for staff without a DBS check
Staff without DBS check should not be left alone with children
Childcare vouchers scheme closes to new applicants
Scheme is no longer open to new applicants
Ability groups: a wellbeing crisis?
Dr Guy Roberts-Holmes, senior lecturer in early education at UCL, explains how grouping by ability in the early years has the potential to damage children’s mental health and wellbeing