Survey reveals tackling low pay and workforce morale key to recruitment and retention in early years
Addressing poor pay and valuing the workforce are key to tackling the early years staffing crisis, according to a new survey by the Early Years Alliance.
DfE statistics show continued difficulties with early years places and costs
Parents of children under four cite ongoing concerns with the affordability and availability of early years places in a survey from the Department for Education (DfE).
Report states early years settings ‘essential’ to driving earlier SEND intervention and support
The early years sector is “well placed to act as the foundation of an inclusive education system”, according to an independent report by ISOS Partnership.
Nearly nine in 10 parents of under-fives worried for their children’s future life chances, survey reveals
UNICEF UK is calling on the new government to do more for young families and commit to a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.
New EPI report highlights widening disadvantage gap at age five
Analysis of attainment data reveals that disadvantaged five-year-olds were 4.6 months behind their peers in 2023.
DfE statistics show all-time low in two-year-olds registered for 15-hour entitlement
The number of eligible two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement offer fell by 7% in January 2024 compared to the previous year, new statistics released by the Department for Education have revealed.
Data shows continued drop in number of registered early years providers
Ofsted has released statistics revealing that the number of registered early years providers fell by 2% between March 2023 and March 2024.
Stephen Morgan appointed as minister with responsibility for early years
Labour MP Stephen Morgan has been confirmed as the minister with responsibility for the early years.
Bridget Phillipson appointed as education secretary following Labour election victory
Ms Phillipson had previously held the role of shadow educatiion secretary since November 2021.
The Labour party wins the 2024 general election with a ‘landslide victory’
The Labour party have won the 2024 UK general election with a current total of 412 seats and a majority of 174, in what many are calling a ‘landslide victory’.
Alliance announces details of next Connect Roadshow in Bradford
The Early Years Alliance has announced the details of its next in-person Alliance Connect Roadshow.
Over 60% of families unconvinced by early education and childcare manifesto pledges, EECC reports
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) has published polling by More in Common highlighting a lack of confidence among young families in the main political parties’ election manifestos.