National Foundation for Educational Research will design and deliver baseline assessment tests in reception

Support helpline has seen an increased number of educators calling in the past year

Figures from The Sutton Trust reveal the extent of cuts to children's centre services

Number of registered childminders drops by 500 since 31 August

Report on Childcare suggests that government should pay a higher rate for funded hours

Bercow: 10 years on reveals “postcode lottery” for communication problems

63 local authorities validated fewer eligibility codes than the national average

Report identifies recruitment and retention concerns

Chidlcare vouchers cut-off date pushed back by six months

The DfE has shared details of local authority fund allocations

Alliance survey calls for opinions on current funding rules for related children

Closing date for nominations is 23 March 2018