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Pregnant Then Screwed research shows a quarter of parents could leave the workforce if early years costs rise by 10%

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A 10% rise in early years costs could lead to parents needing to leave the workforce, according to Pregnant Then Screwed survey results.  Read more

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Early years providers in Wales given permanent business rates relief from Welsh government

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The temporary business rate relief announced in 2019 has now been made permanent by the Welsh Government.Read more

Chancellor confirms national living wage and minimum wage increases in Autumn Budget 2024

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National living wage and minimum wage will both undergo significant increases, Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves announced at today’s Autumn Budget.Read more

Government confirms spending on early years priorities will be protected ahead of Autumn Budget

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Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves confirms steps to protect early years priorities as part of the Labour Party’s first Budget since being elected to government. Read more

Research reveals barriers to take-up of early education entitlements for disadvantaged children 

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A range of barriers are preventing disadvantaged children in England from taking up their entitlement to 15 hours of funded early education, a new study has warned. Read more

NEW benefit for baby and toddler group members

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The Alliance's Policies and procedures for baby and toddler groups are now available. Read more

Department for Education confirms planned changes to early years safeguarding requirements

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The Department for Education has today published its response to the recent consultation on safeguarding in the early years. Read more

Schools-based nursery plan opens with first round of funding

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The first round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries today, as part of the government’s plan to increase early education capacity. Read more

Government announces plans to clarify statutory guidance on charging parents additional fees

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by Jess Gibson

The Department for Education has today announced that it plans to clarify current statutory guidance on charging additional fees to...Read more

Average access to early years settings across England has declined, Ofsted analysis shows

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Ofsted data analysis published today shows that average access to early years settings in England has fallen since March 2020. Read more

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