Local authority funding rates for 2023 confirmed
DfE also responds to the funding consultation
Contacting the Alliance over the festive break
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Inflation and rising costs leave early years ‘out in the cold’, new IFS research shows
Report shows inflation and cost rises will place additional pressure on early years providers.
Ofsted report highlights impact of staffing crisis
Staffing issues “compound the problem” caused by pandemic, report says
Government’s response to the SEND review will be published early next year
DfE confirms plans to publish its response to the review in early 2023
Ofsted data reveals closure of 5,400 early years settings in the last year
New Ofsted sector statistics show decrease in number of registered settings
Princess of Wales calls for greater recognition of the early years
“Not enough is being done” to support children’s early development
Alliance wins Early Years and Partnership Working at CYP Now Awards
Alliance and A Better Start Southend win awards
Ofsted publishes first in a series of reports on the early years
Ofsted’s first in a series of reports on the early years said the impact of the pandemic remains a key challenge for educators.
Ratios debated in parliament
The parliamentary debate on the official e-petition against ratio changes took place yesterday afternoon.
Early years funding will drop 8% in real terms, according to IFS research
Report shows that by 2024-25, funding for early years will be 8% lower in real terms
Claire Coutinho takes on responsibility for the early years at the DfE
MP named minister for children, families and wellbeing