Campaign calls for healthier children’s snacks
Public Health England recommends two daily snacks of no more than 100 calories each for children
20,000 parents still haven’t secured a 30-hours place
Government statistics reveal that 10% of eligible parents didn’t secure a place
Foster children will be eligible for 30-hours funding
Government U-turns on 30-hours funding, which had excluded foster children
Justine Greening announces £50m funding for school nurseries
Early years to be supported as social mobility action plan
Ofsted’s annual report calls for changes to the EYFS
Report argues that the EYFS “could be improved” to ensure children are prepared for KS1
SEED study reports a rise in early years quality
Government-funded study says that group settings have improved over time
Universal credit could open up early years funding for 8,000 more two-year-old children
DfE says that new plans will open up funding to more disadvantaged families
DfE statistics reveal inequalities at reception level
Just 56% of children eligible for free school meals reach a ‘good level of development’ by the end of reception
Ofsted calls on government to review the EYFS
Ofsted says that Reception year is a “missed opportunity”
Social Mobility Commission highlights divide between disadvantaged and more advantaged children
Report reveals that disadvantaged children are 14% less likely to be school-ready
Only 7% of eligible parents sign up for tax-free childcare
Government spends 93% less than expected on scheme after low demand
National living wage increases to £7.83
National living and minimum wages will all rise in April 2018