A quarter of small businesses say that childcare is key for reopening
New research from FSB says that schools, nurseries and childminders are key for safe reopening
“Generation of talent being lost” report warns
By Rachel Lawler Generations of talent are being lost through a lack of investment in the early years workforce, according to a new report from the Sutton Trust and the Centre for Research in Early Childhood. The report reviews recent developments in early years policy and offers a framework for action to improve social mobility. […]
Half of parents say the government has not done enough to support them during pandemic
A third of parents say lack of childcare has had a negative impact on their work
DfE promises £23m funding for maintained nursery schools
Funding will support “stability” in summer term 2021
Alliance investigates local funding discrepancies
FOI request sent to every local authority in England
Early years practitioners complete more than 135,000 EduCare courses in lockdown
New statistics from EduCare show a 500% increase in training since 2019
Report says childcare workers are “underpaid, overworked and undervalued”
Social Mobility Commission report calls for overhaul of sector
Labour warns of ‘perfect storm’ for childcare
Party says that providers could close without support
CMA will not be taking any action against early years sector
Authority decision follows probe into childcare sector
Government shares early years funding plans for autumn term
New guidelines will see January 2020 census used for September 2020 funding
Keir Starmer calls for urgent support for early years sector
Labour leader calls on government to provide financial support for childcare
Children’s Commissioner report demands investment in early years
Anne Longfield calls for financial support