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Ofsted data reveals 4,800 drop in early years provider numbers

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Early years provider numbers continued to plummet in the year to 31 March 2023.Read more
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麻花影视to run first-ever Outdoor Connect Roadshow in September

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The event will take place at the听Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
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Baby and toddler groups warn of mass closure risk, new 麻花影视survey finds

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One in five听are concerned that their group could permanently close within the next year.听听Read more
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麻花影视CEO accuses government of turning children into 鈥渘umbers on a Treasury spreadsheet鈥 in annual conference speech

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The event focused on the role of the early years in supporting whole familiesRead more
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Labour Party reportedly mulling means-tested early years offer

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The party is said to have ruled out a universal early entitlement offer.Read more
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Ofsted launches complaints consultation but focuses wider inspection reforms on schools

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Inspectorate announces plans to听re-inspect some schools听graded inadequate earlierRead more
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DfE proposes early years qualification rule changes in new EYFS consultation

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Changes aimed at boosting workforce numbers are expected to come into force in early 2024Read more
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Universal credit early years changes to take effect on 28 June, government confirms

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The changes will see families receive support upfront with monthly payments increased by 47%Read more
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DfE survey reveals huge pressures on early years sector

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New pulse survey highlights severe financial and staffing challengesRead more
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Disadvantaged children set to miss out despite increased early years investment, report finds

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A new report from听warns children will miss out on high-quality early years听care and education听Read more

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