DfE launches new service to support providers through the changes

FOI data reveals that government knew funding rates would lead to higher parent fees

Alliance joins call for increased investment

Business support offered to London-based providers

Education recovery commissioner steps down after £1.4bn plan revealed

Funds will support 100 million hours of tutoring

£110m investment promised as part of proposed education recovery plans

Two thirds of funding to be provided by underspending or existing budgets

80% of providers say government is not doing enough to support early years tackling the impact of the pandemic on children

Estimate cost of three-year package totals £483m for early years

Labour warns that “worst fears are being realised”

Call for funding to back up government promises on the early years