Ofsted releases latest early years post-inspection survey results
Ofsted’s latest post-inspection survey results show that 94% of early years settings were satisfied with the way their inspection was carried out. In addition, 98% of early years settings surveyed following inspection stated that the lead inspector’s planning phone call helped them understand what to expect during the inspection, while 97% felt that the inspection […]
DfE releases new funded entitlement take-up figures following final phase of expansion
Over 500,000 children are benefitting from government-funded early education and childcare, according to data released today by the Department for Education (DfE).
Major dental health drive set to benefit hundreds of thousands of deprived children
Over two million free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste have been delivered to three- to five-year-olds in the most deprived areas of England in a large-scale dental health drive
Olivia Bailey appointed as early education minister in cabinet reshuffle
Olivia Bailey, MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, has been appointed to the role of early education minister, the government has confirmed.
Ofsted confirm changes to early education inspections and reveals updated report cards
Ofsted has today confirmed the rollout new reforms to education inspections, which it says will offer families “more detail about their children’s education”.
Government announces next phase of school-based nursery expansion
Education Committee launches new inquiry into early years sector
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Final phase of entitlement expansion launches
Cross-sector organisations publish open letter on early years funding
New research highlights workforce barriers to entitlement expansion
