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鈥楻obust鈥 primary assessment needed, Nicky Morgan claims

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National tests for seven-year-olds should be reintroduced in England, according to Nicky Morgan.

The education secretary has claimed that 鈥渞obust鈥 assessment is needed to measure progress in schools.

In an announcement today (3...Read more

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New research questions value of free entitlement for children鈥檚 development

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Free early education entitlement does not deliver long-term benefits for children鈥檚 development, according to new findings.

Research carried out by the University of Surrey, the University of Essex and the Institute of Education suggests...Read more

Inquiry launched into life chances strategy

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The Commons Work and Pensions and Education Select Committees have launched an inquiry into the government鈥檚 life chances strategy and the role that early years intervention plays in shaping lives.

The inquiry will examine government...Read more

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Government opens consultation on compulsory first aid training

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The consultation, which closes on 10 December at 5:00pm, invites early years providers, parents, healthcare professionals and local authorities to submit their views on the proposal, which would see all newly qualified Level 2 and 3...Read more

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Ofsted finds link between qualifications and outcomes

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Nurseries and pre-schools with a large proportion of highly qualified staff are more likely to be rated as 鈥榦utstanding鈥,...Read more

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Peers demand addition of funding review clause to Childcare Bill

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The House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment to the Childcare Bill that requires government to carry out a comprehensive funding review before rolling out the 30-hour childcare pledge.

Peers voted 222 - 209 in favour of the...Read more

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Good level of development increasing, say EYFS Profile results

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More five-year-olds than ever are achieving the expected standards in maths and literacy, according to new figures published today (13 October) by the...Read more

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Pilot scheme to offer 30 hours to 5,000 children next September

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The 30-hour entitlement will be available to more than 5,000 children as part of the scheme鈥檚 pilot, Nicky Morgan has announced.

The education secretary confirmed that 70 local authorities have opted to take part in piloting the scheme...Read more

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Government plans give parents right to request wraparound care

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Parents will have the right to request out-of-school care under new plans proposed by David Cameron.

The proposals will see primary schools, academies and free schools offering breakfast, after-school and holiday club provision at the...Read more