Early years funding rates for 2019/2020 revealed
Only two local authorities will see rates increase
DfE seeks bids for early outcomes fund
Government is looking to work with local authorities
£18m funding for early learning announced
DfE funds early years projects supporting children’s communication skills
HMRC confirms tax-free childcare glitch
Delayed payments will be processed on 7 November
£600m underspend on tax-free childcare will return to the Treasury
Under-spend will not be reallocated but returned to the Treasury instead
£400m “little extras” fund is available to maintained nurseries
Minister confirms that additional spending on education is available to maintained nurseries
Parliamentary inquiry into childcare sustainability launches
APPG for Childcare and Early Education to be chaired by Tulip Siddiq
Number of childcare providers drops by 8,800 in two years
DfE statistics show decrease in provider numbers since 2016
Pre-school Learning Alliance reveals future plans
Alliance will change its name in early 2019
National Living Wage will increase to £8.21
Chancellor confirms increase in National Living Wage for April 2019
Real-terms funding cuts lead to higher childcare costs for parents
Latest research from Ceeda reveals that 44% of settings are receiving less money than in 2013
Maintained nurseries at risk, according to survey
LGA says sector needs additional funding