Half of three- and four-year-olds use a tablet

Six in 10 three and four-year-olds use a digital device

February 4, 2020

EYFS reforms could lead to “tick-box” approach, Alliance warns

Consultation on reforms closes today

January 31, 2020

More than eight in 10 local authorities have closed children’s centres

Government figures reveal extent of children’s centre closures

January 30, 2020

Alliance launches survey on SEND funding

Survey looks into the impact of early years funding on SEND provision

January 27, 2020

Duchess of Cambridge launches early childhood survey

5 Big Questions survey aims to build "healthiest generation"

January 22, 2020

Ofsted considers changes to nursery chain inspections

Alliance criticises suggested changes

January 21, 2020

“Lost decade” for early years workforce

Alliance comments on EPI research

January 17, 2020

Tulip Siddiq replaces Tracy Brabin as shadow early years minister

Siddiq returns to shadow cabinet role

January 15, 2020

Tracy Brabin leaves early years role

Shadow early years minister promoted to shadow culture secretary

January 7, 2020

Government confirms March Budget date

Next Budget will take place on 11 March

January 7, 2020

National Living Wage will rise to £8.72 an hour

Government confirms minimum wage will increase in April

January 3, 2020

Alliance calls for urgent funding review after election

Call for urgent review of early years funding rates as Conservatives form government

December 13, 2019

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