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Report links early language to child wellbeing

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Sep 27, 2017
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Research from the Early Intervention Foundation suggests early language is as important as obesity as a sign of wellbeingRead more
Childminder ratio rules

Rules on ratios could be relaxed for childminders with 30-hours children

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Sep 20, 2017
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DfE says that childminders may be able to work outside of current ratios if they provide wraparound careRead more
Baseline assessment to be introduced

Government announces plans to introduce new baseline assessment

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Sep 14, 2017
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EYFS Profile will remain, but will be more aligned with the KS1 curriculumRead more
Education secretary Justine Greening is set to appear in front of the Education Select Committee

Education secretary to face 30 hours questions from select committee

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Sep 14, 2017
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Justine Greening will be expected to explain the DfE's work on schools funding, GCSE changes and the implementation of the 30 hours in an upcoming committee hearing.Read more
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UK public spending on early years among lowest in OECD, report reveals

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Sep 13, 2017
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Less than half of early year spending in the UK comes from public sources, the second lowest of all OECD countriesRead more
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A third of parents yet to secure a 30-hour place, DfE figures show

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Sep 13, 2017
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29% of parents still hadn't had their 30-hour codes validated by the start of the autumn termRead more
Tulip Siddiq APPG

Tulip Siddiq to lead new APPG on early education

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Sep 7, 2017
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APPG will be sponsored by the Â黨ӰÊÓand other sector organisations
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'school readiness'

83% of school leaders say ‘school-readiness’ is an issue, according to NAHT survey

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Sep 6, 2017
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Survey by NAHT and Family and Childcare Trust reveals concerns about school readinessRead more
30 hours minimum wage

30 hours offer could lower practitioner wages, thinktank warns

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Sep 5, 2017
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Settings could in theory have to reduce wages due to funding shortfallRead more
30 hours evaluation

30 hours early roll out sees provider profits decrease

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Sep 1, 2017
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DfE surveyed 1,212 providers from early rollout areasRead more

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