DfE outlines contingency framework

Most providers will get just 6p more per hour

From 2021, providers will no longer be paid at pre-pandemic levels

Early Years Coalition consults sector on Birth to 5 Matters

Fewer children return to settings than previously thought

Early years settings left out of mass testing plans

Positive impact of graduate practitioner in early years lasts until a child is six

Lower percentage of children have returned to early years setting than previously thought

As we campaign for fairer funding and other government support, it's critical the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing across the sector is not overlooked.

DfE minimum wage claim raises questions

Graded inspections will return in summer term 2021

Alliance condemns decision to exclude early years providers