Campaign to save childcare vouchers launches
Campaigners aim to keep scheme open to new applicants
NFER shares its plans for new baseline test
Government’s chosen provider shares details of its planned reception tests
Minimum wage: keeping up-to-date with changes
By Rachel Lawler With the government releasing a list of employers caught paying their staff less than the minimum wage, we’ve had a look at the current rules to help you ensure that your setting is compliant with the rules. What is the new National Living Wage? The National Minimum Wage […]
Baseline assessment criticised in new report
British Educational Research Association criticises the government’s plans
Government removes disqualification by association rules
Childcare practitioners will no longer be disqualified because someone who lives or works in their house is disqualified
PVI sector delivers 80% of 30-hours places
DfE statistics show that just 18% of places are taken up in maintained settings
Number of childminders continues to fall
Latest Ofsted statistics show further decrease in number of childminders
Revised Early Learning Goals to be trialled
Pilot scheme aims to boost early language
DfE publishes updated statutory and operational guidance
New guidance confirms 30-hours offer for foster children
Alliance invites members to 30 hours Lobby Day
Event will take place in Westminster on 18 July
Welsh government allows funding for related children
Childminders in Wales can claim funding from September
Government responds to Treasury Select Committee report
Response described as “woeful” by Alliance chief executive