Number of childminders drops again in latest Ofsted statistics
Number of registered childminders drops by 500 since 31 August
Treasury Committee recommends higher funding rate for 30-hours scheme
Report on Childcare suggests that government should pay a higher rate for funded hours
Support for speech and language problems still limited
Bercow: 10 years on reveals “postcode lottery” for communication problems
Two thirds of local authorities fall behind on 30-hours delivery
63 local authorities validated fewer eligibility codes than the national average
EPI report highlights staffing concerns in early years sector
Report identifies recruitment and retention concerns
Childcare vouchers deadline extended
Chidlcare vouchers cut-off date pushed back by six months
30 hours delivery support fund figures announced
The DfE has shared details of local authority fund allocations
Childminders share views on funding rules
Alliance survey calls for opinions on current funding rules for related children
Deadline extended for Alliance Outstanding Member Awards
Closing date for nominations is 23 March 2018
Low incomes families ‘hit hardest by childcare costs’
Report from Family and Childcare Trust highlights rising childcare costs for families
More than a Score launches baseline report
Coalition presents evidence against introduction of baseline assessment
Alliance expresses concern over funding data confusion
Treasury representatives make inaccurate comments about funding research