Revised Early Learning Goals to be trialled
Pilot scheme aims to boost early language
DfE publishes updated statutory and operational guidance
New guidance confirms 30-hours offer for foster children
Alliance invites members to 30 hours Lobby Day
Event will take place in Westminster on 18 July
Government responds to Treasury Select Committee report
Response described as “woeful” by Alliance chief executive
Welsh government allows funding for related children
Childminders in Wales can claim funding from September
Poorer families less likely to access funded childcare
Children from families with higher incomes benefit disproportionately from free early education
New baseline guidance for schools announced
The Standards and Testing Agency releases guidance for baseline test
Outstanding Member Award winners revealed
First ever Outstanding Member Awards took place on 1 June
57% of early years practitioners have suffered with work-related anxiety
Mental health survey reveals that one in four consider leaving the sector
Ofsted chief comments on “school readiness” at Alliance conference
Amanda Spielman comments on Bold Beginnings and ‘school readiness’ at Alliance conference
New training course explains GDPR for providers
Implementing the GDPR course is available free to Alliance members
Research reveals £500m funding shortfall in early years sector
Early years sector facing a shortfall of £500 million each year