Jeremy Corbyn to pledge “radical expansion” of childcare scheme

IFS report highlights decreasing budgets for early years services

Frontier Economics report says that 56% of parents pay additional charges

Government report finds that funding is a barrier for providers

SEED study confirms that time spent in early education improves children's outcomes

New EduCare course providers training on preventing infection

The Food Foundation says that some families cannot afford to follow the Eatwell Guide

Survey by Alliance and Mumsnet reveals additional fees after offer introduced

Call for early years practitioners to join new forum

Businesses call on government to keep the scheme open

EIF says that higher take-up is linked to better results in Reception, but progress is slow

Plan for consultation on the future of centres has been dropped