Call for clarity on early years funding
Vicky Ford suggested changes to census in Westminster Hall debate
Ofsted to start assurance inspections in group-based settings
Childminders will not be subject to visits from inspectors
Ofsted pauses assurance inspections until after half-term
Ofsted updates plans for early years inspections
New #ProtectEarlyYears campaign launches
Early years organisations join forces to call for improved safety for the sector
Michael Gove says early years providers remain open to “support key workers”
Minister fails to acknowledge that providers are open to all families, not just key workers
DfE provides update on rationale behind decision to keep early years providers open
Alliance writes to Gavin Williamson over “appalling” exclusion of early years from schools reopening discussions
Early years providers asked to open as usual on Monday despite school closures
Early years providers asked to remain open, despite some school closures
DfE outlines contingency framework
DfE fails to extend funding support to the spring term
From 2021, providers will no longer be paid at pre-pandemic levels
Early years funding rates for next term confirmed
Most providers will get just 6p more per hour
Practitioners asked for feedback on EYFS guidance
Early Years Coalition consults sector on Birth to 5 Matters
Ofsted briefing reveals pressures on early years providers
Fewer children return to settings than previously thought