Funding concerns reduce take-up of funded places
Government report finds that funding is a barrier for providers
Study confirms positive impact of quality early education
SEED study confirms that time spent in early education improves children’s outcomes
Alliance launches infection prevention training
New EduCare course providers training on preventing infection
Low income families struggling to follow diet guidelines
The Food Foundation says that some families cannot afford to follow the Eatwell Guide
Half of parents paying increased fees after 30 hours offer
Survey by Alliance and Mumsnet reveals additional fees after offer introduced
Ofsted sets up early years forum
Call for early years practitioners to join new forum
75 employers back campaign to save childcare vouchers
Businesses call on government to keep the scheme open
Funding for two-year-olds has small impact on attainment gap
EIF says that higher take-up is linked to better results in Reception, but progress is slow
DfE ditches plans for children’s centre consultation
Plan for consultation on the future of centres has been dropped
Call for more graduates oversimplifies problem, says Alliance
Alliance says that a degree is not only test for quality staff
EPI and EIF call for more research into impact of funded hours
EPI and EIF publish reports on quality early education, calling for more research
Education secretary pledges support for early language development
Damian Hinds highlights “scandal” of lack of early language skills