20,000 eligibility codes have yet to be validated
DfE statistics show that 10% of issued eligibility codes have not been validated
30-hours debate to take place at House of Commons
MPs to debate impact of 30-hours ‘free childcare’ offer
Nearly half of early years settings have unfilled vacancies, new survey finds
Survey finds that 12,580 vacancies remain unfilled at early years settings
Ofsted launches new five-year strategy
Strategy focuses on “intelligent, responsible and focused inspection and regulation”
30-hours could widen the social mobility gap, says Sutton Trust
Social mobility foundation says that government should focus on quality over quantity in early years
Report links early language to child wellbeing
Research from the Early Intervention Foundation suggests early language is as important as obesity as a sign of wellbeing
Rules on ratios could be relaxed for childminders with 30-hours children
DfE says that childminders may be able to work outside of current ratios if they provide wraparound care
Tulip Siddiq to lead new APPG on early education
APPG will be sponsored by the Alliance and other sector organisations
83% of school leaders say ‘school-readiness’ is an issue, according to NAHT survey
Survey by NAHT and Family and Childcare Trust reveals concerns about school readiness
30 hours offer could lower practitioner wages, thinktank warns
Settings could in theory have to reduce wages due to funding shortfall
30 hours early roll out sees provider profits decrease
DfE surveyed 1,212 providers from early rollout areas
74% of providers say 30 hours funding doesn’t cover their costs
Alliance survey reveals that many providers are planning to increase costs as a result