Alliance to run first-ever Outdoor Connect Roadshow in September
The event will take place at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
Baby and toddler groups warn of mass closure risk, new Alliance survey finds
One in five are concerned that their group could permanently close within the next year.
Alliance CEO accuses government of turning children into “numbers on a Treasury spreadsheet” in annual conference speech
The event focused on the role of the early years in supporting whole families
Labour Party reportedly mulling means-tested early years offer
The party is said to have ruled out a universal early entitlement offer.
Ofsted launches complaints consultation but focuses wider inspection reforms on schools
Inspectorate announces plans to re-inspect some schools graded inadequate earlier
DfE proposes early years qualification rule changes in new EYFS consultation
Changes aimed at boosting workforce numbers are expected to come into force in early 2024
Universal credit early years changes to take effect on 28 June, government confirms
The changes will see families receive support upfront with monthly payments increased by 47%
DfE survey reveals huge pressures on early years sector
New pulse survey highlights severe financial and staffing challenges
Disadvantaged children set to miss out despite increased early years investment, report finds
A new report from warns children will miss out on high-quality early years care and education
Impact of missed breakfast on children’s wellbeing investigated
BNF and Magic Breakfast launch joint investigation into the impact of skipped meals on children’s wellbeing
Claire Coutinho confirms plans to consult sector on 30-hour offer expansion
Minister says government will consult on new funding rates as well as offer expansion
Alliance backs call to scrap single-word Ofsted judgements
Ofsted inspections are main cause of stress facing early years settings.