Will Quince confirms plans to consult on increasing two-year-old ratios
Children and families minister says the government plans to consult on ‘mirroring the Scottish model’ on ratios
Rewards encourage toddlers to try vegetables, research suggests
New research suggests that children will try new vegetables in return for rewards
Alliance launches second national week of play
National Week of Play 2022: Protecting the planet through play will take place on 13 – 19 June 2022
Prime Minister considering relaxing ratios, according to reports
Reports of change to rules in a bid to cut costs
Ofsted reveals new focus on earliest years of education
Ofsted publishes new five-year strategy
Alliance launches Business Blocks offer
New training offer supports early years businesses
Labour promises a “renewed focus on the early years”
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to increase EYPP
Guidance for childminders using Homes for Ukraine scheme issued
DfE shares guidance for childminders hosting people from Ukraine
Alliance reveals line-up for online Annual Conference
Alliance has today revealed the line-up for its second virtual annual conference.
Pandemic continues to affect children’s development, Ofsted says
Negative impact on communication and language, personal, social and emotional development and physical development
Will Quince confirms that government is “going to look at regulations” in early years
Fears that staff:child ratios are being reconsidered again
New survey reveals early years SEND provision at “breaking point”
Government proposals must focus on the early years, Alliance says