Tracy Brabin responds to HMRC on Childcare Service
Shadow minister for the early years says that government is “clearly failing” working parents
HMRC apologises for problems with Childcare Service website
HMRC has apologised for the technical problems associated with the Childcare Service website since its launch earlier this year
Cost of raising a child rises faster than funding levels
The cost of raising a child in 2017 has reached £75,436, excluding housing, childcare and council tax, according to a report from the Child Poverty Action Group.
Parents offered compensation after Childcare Service technical issues
HMRC is offering some parents compensation after continuing problems with the governments Childcare Service website
Nicky Morgan demands answers on Childcare Service website problems
Nicky Morgan has asked for answers from HMRC on the performance of its Childcare Service website.
New report finds slow progress on achieving equal outcomes in education
The gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children is closing at a “very slow rate”, according to a new report from the Education Policy Institute.
Jobseekers warned over recruitment scams
Jobseekers in several sectors, including childcare and early education, have been warned about a growing number of recruitment-based scams
Children’s Food Trust to close
The Children’s Food Trust has announced that it is closing. The charity announced the news on its website today, where it also reflected on its “genuine and positive” contribution to children’s health in the UK.
Applications for 30-hours ‘free childcare’ open to four-year-olds
The government has announced that working parents of children aged four-years-old can now apply for 30-hours of funded childcare to use from September onwards
Alliance publishes Insights into the EYFS
A new publication from the Alliance offers a practical guide to the EYFS and associated guidance, as well as Ofsted registration and inspections. Insights into the EYFS is now available to members and non-members from the Alliance shop
Alliance launches new online training course on supporting children with SEND
We have launched a new online training course to support early years providers working with children with special educational needs
SEED report says that early education boosts future levels of employment
Investment in early years is said to reduce rates of depression, school truancy and crime and can help the government reduce costs later on.