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Government to set out ‘early years strategy’ later this year, education secretary confirms

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May 19, 2025
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Bridget Phillipson confirmed plans for a new strategy on The Martin Lewis Podcast Read more

New report explores critical role of nutrition in the early years

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May 14, 2025
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High poverty rates, increasing food prices and the poor nutritional content of commercial baby and toddler foods are some of the core barriers to good nutrition in the early years, according to a new report by The Food Foundation.Read more

Ofsted research published on how early education can be optimised across local areas

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May 14, 2025
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Ofsted has today published new research and analysis around the ways in which early education and childcare can be optimised across local areas. Read more

New consultation on early years floor space requirements launched by the DfE

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May 12, 2025
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The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a new consultation on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) floor space requirements. Read more

Applications for the 30-hour offer for nine-month-olds open

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May 12, 2025
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Applications for the next phase of the early entitlement expansion – where families of eligible children who will be at least nine months old by September can apply to access 30 hours of funded early years provision a week – opens today. Read more

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