Suggested shake-up could see funding sent to parents instead of providers

The Times reports that Prime Minister is considering “abolishing ratio rules”

Joint survey considers foods provision and nutrition in early years settings

Under government rules, the petition must now be debated in Parliament.

The move is intended to boost childminder number and reduce early years costs, the Telegraph reports

All schools in England would have a fully funded breakfast club under proposals

MP is new minister for schools and childhood, covering the early years

Chancellor calls for “barriers to be broken down”

National Insurance level will return to previous levels

Government shares details of business support scheme

Providers who closed on this date should still receive early entitlement funding from their local authority.

DfE shares guidance for early years providers