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Welcome to the Â黨ӰÊÓblog, where you’ll find expert advice, best practice tips and ideas, thoughtful opinion pieces and successful case studies. For everyone who is passionate about the importance of Early Years.

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Q&A - Tracy Brabin, shadow minister for the early years

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Sep 8, 2017
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Under 5, Q&A





Magazine Editor Rachel Lawler catches up with shadow minister for the early years and MP for Batley & Spen, Tracy Brabin.ÌýThis article...Read more

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Getting started with Tax-Free Childcare

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Aug 24, 2017
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Policy

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Paul Blakeley, childcare provider liaison for HMRC’s Tax-Free Childcare programme gives an update on this new government scheme and how parents and providers can benefit.

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Breaking the mould - challenging gender stereotypes

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Aug 16, 2017
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Best practice, Under 5

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Olivia Dickinson, campaigner for , explains how you can expand children’s play choices in your setting by challenging stereotypes.ÌýThis article originally...Read more

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Why partnerships with parents are vital in the fight for better funding

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Aug 8, 2017
Category: 
Policy, Opinion

Â黨ӰÊÓchief executive Neil Leitch blogs about why working in partnership with parents is crucial if the early years sector is to secure fair funding now, and in the years to come.Read more

Hello, 'big school' - managing transitions

Hello, 'big school' - managing transitions

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Jul 25, 2017
Category: 
Best practice, Under 5

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Â黨ӰÊÓquality and standards manager, Melanie Pilcher, shares ideas for getting children ready for moving up to school. This article originally appeared in the Alliance's ...Read more

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