Early years is “undervalued and misunderstood”, survey suggests
95% of respondents do not feel respected by policy makers
Government’s “£40 a week saving” claim challenged
Alliance dismantles cost saving claims
Proposals on childminders “risk undermining professionalism of the sector”, Alliance warns
Plans to increase number of childminders may backfire
UK making only “very slow progress” on early inequalities, IFS says
New research suggests that little changed between 2000s and 2010s
Alliance writes to health minister over milk scheme changes
Concerns raise over changes to Nursery Milk Scheme
Cost of early years places prevents mothers from working, survey suggests
60% say early years care is “unaffordable” in New Statesman poll
Alliance launches #WeAreEducators campaign
Campaign aims to recognise those working in the early years sector
‘Children of the 2020s’ study to consider pandemic impact
DfE-backed study will follow first five years of a child’s life
Less than half of eligible families access Tax-Free Childcare offer
512,415 families used Tax-Free Childcare in 2021-2022
Relaxed ratios won’t lower early years costs, survey suggests
Just 2% of providers say plans would result in reduced fees for parents
Government responds to petition on ratios
DfE says it will “engage fully” with the sector and parents
New research reveals children’s struggles after pandemic
EEF reports show particular impact on those from disadvantaged backgrounds