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Â黨ӰÊÓpublishes Insights into the EYFS

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Jul 19, 2017
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A new publication from the Â黨ӰÊÓoffers a practical guide to the EYFS and associated guidance, as well as Ofsted registration and inspections.ÌýInsights into the EYFSÌýis now available to members and non-members from the...Read more

Early trials show risks to 30 hours 'free childcare' offer

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Jul 17, 2017
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Rising delivery costs, falling profits and staff recruitment are all risks to theÌý30 hours free childcare offer, highlights a new report evaluating trials of the policy.Read more

Â黨ӰÊÓlaunches new online training course on supporting children with SEND

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Jul 13, 2017
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We have launched a new online training course to support early years providers working with children with special educational needsRead more

SEED report says that early education boosts future levels of employment

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Jul 13, 2017
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Investment in early years is said to reduce rates of depression, school truancy and crime andÌýcan help the government reduce costs later on.Read more

English schools set to take part in OECD early years PISA study

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Jul 6, 2017
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England has joined an OECD pilot, testing 300 five-year-olds’ cognitive skills
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The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that 20 schools and childcare settings in England are set to take part in...Read more

Tracy Brabin announced as new shadow education minister

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Jul 4, 2017
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MP will also have responsibility for early years provisionRead more

More two-year-olds take up 15-hours offer

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Jul 3, 2017
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DfE statistics show that 71% of eligible two-year-olds take up place
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The number of two-year-olds using the 15-hours offer has increased, according to the DfE’s latest Education Provision for Children...Read more

Â黨ӰÊÓshortlisted for two Nursery World Awards

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Jul 3, 2017
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Play Cards for the Home Environment and SmartPD shortlisted

Two Â黨ӰÊÓproducts have been shortlisted in the Nursery World Awards 2017. A panel of experts from the early years sector drew up the shortlist earlier this year and...Read more

Social Mobility Commission report argues in favour of quality over quantity

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Jun 28, 2017
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Government should focus on improving the quality of childcare places, according to new report
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TheÌýgovernmentÌýshouldÌýfocus on improving the quality of early years education, rather than...Read more

Childminder data accidentally shared on Childcare Service website

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Jun 28, 2017
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HMRC error causes private details to be shared online
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HMRC’s Childcare Services website accidentally made private details from several childminders, including home addresses, public this week.

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