Ofsted to introduce “more flexible” approach to inspections
Early years providers will be inspected in six-year cycles from January 2021
Children’s development regressed during lockdown, Ofsted claims
Report claims potty-trained children have lapsed back into nappies
Extend early entitlement funding in line with furlough, Alliance says
Chancellor urged to extend funding in line with job retention scheme
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Ofsted reviews January date to return to inspections
Ofsted confirms process following national lockdown
Support from Self-employment Income Support Scheme to increase
Self-employed support will cover 80% of average profits
Early years exempt from four-week lockdown
Education listed as an exemption to stay-at-home rule
Alliance calls for £240m early years funding in Spending Review
Survey finds that one in six providers could close before Christmas
Half of early years providers fear closure
DfE statistics reveal level of concern across sector
IPPR and TUC call for greater early years support
New report backs greater investment in early years
Practitioners asked for views on EYFS Reforms
‘Birth to 5 Matters’ survey launched
Alliance launches #ThisIsEarlyYears campaign
Campaign highlights the value of the sector