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Second phase of early entitlement expansion begins amid uncertainty

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The future of the early entitlement expansion rollout remains uncertain without further government support, the Early Years 麻花影视has warned.Read more

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Families may not get first choice of early years places, government warns

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Bridget Phillipson warns of impact of ongoing staffing shortages.Read more

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One in four children not toilet-trained before school, charity warns

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A new report warns that school staff are diverting 2.5 hours a day supporting children who are not toilet-trained.Read more

Survey reveals tackling low pay and workforce morale key to recruitment and retention in early years

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Addressing poor pay and valuing the workforce are key to tackling the early years staffing crisis, according to a new survey by the Early Years Alliance.聽Read more

Report states early years settings 鈥榚ssential鈥 to driving earlier SEND intervention and support

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The early years sector is 鈥渨ell placed to act as the foundation of an inclusive education system鈥, according to an independent report by ISOS Partnership.Read more

DfE statistics show continued difficulties with early years places and costs

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Parents of children under four cite ongoing concerns with the affordability and availability of early years places in a survey from the Department for Education (DfE).Read more

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Nearly nine in 10 parents of under-fives worried for their children鈥檚 future life chances, survey reveals

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UNICEF UK is calling on the new government to do more for young families and commit to a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.Read more
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New EPI report highlights widening disadvantage gap at age five

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Analysis of attainment data reveals that聽disadvantaged five-year-olds were 4.6 months behind their peers in 2023.Read more

DfE statistics show all-time low in two-year-olds registered for 15-hour entitlement

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The number of eligible two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement offer fell by 7% in January 2024 compared to the previous year, new statistics released by the...Read more

Data shows continued drop in number of registered early years providers

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Ofsted has released statistics revealing that the number of registered early years providers fell by 2% between March 2023 and March 2024.Read more

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