Number of childminders has dropped by 26% since 2012
Latest Ofsted figures reveal a decline in the number of childminders in England
Government announces early years funding rates for 2018/19
Updated operational guidance also released
HMRC delays full rollout of tax-free childcare
Rollout to all under-12s will not start until March 2018 after technical issues
Government releases new early years menus
Menus demonstrate how settings can offer healthy meals and snacks
Minister says that some “outliers” find that funding doesn’t cover childcare costs
Robert Goodwill claims that 30 hours policy is “working successfully”
Government statistics reveal ‘postcode lottery’ for 30-hours offer
Figures show regional disparity in number of 30-hours places
Voluntary living wage increases to £8.75 an hour
Minimum suggested by the Living Wage Foundation increased by 30p an hour
How to keep children safe on bonfire night
Firework safety tips to share with families
Parents want more early years services, survey suggests
Family and Childcare Trust report reveals demand for early years services
Childcare costs rising faster than wages, says TUC
Research shows that average costs for one-year-old care rose 48% between 2008 and 2016
APPG to discuss the financial security of early years settings
Group will meet in House of Commons on 1 November
30-hours funding will hurt poorer families the most, Alliance warns
Alliance raises funding concerns at parliamentary lobby