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New charges guidance to “cut costs for parents”
The Government has put out new ‘Statutory guidance for local authorities on the provision of earl…
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Funding rate for Wales for three and four year olds to increase to £6.40
The Welsh Government has announced today that the funding rate for three and four-year-olds acros…
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New incoming Chief Executive for NDNA
Find out more about the new incoming Chief Executive for NDNA Tim McLachlan as Purnima Tanuku CBE…
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Ofsted launches public consultation on education inspections
Ofsted launches public consultation on education inspections
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Nursery owners recognised in New Year Honours List
Nursery owners recognised in New Year Honours List
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MPs spoke about nursery issues in National Insurance Contributions debate
MPs spoke about nursery issues in National Insurance Contributions debate
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Latest provider statistics show PVI sector crucial to expansion
Latest provider statistics show PVI sector crucial to expansion
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Wales funding rates revealed but 20% increase will not cover all costs
Wales funding rates revealed but 20% increase will not cover all costs
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England funding rates 2025-26: won’t factor in National Insurance Contributions
England funding rates 2025-26: won’t factor in National Insurance Contributions
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Scottish Budget – funding to continue childcare support for priority families
Scottish Budget – funding to continue childcare support for priority families
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EYFS profile results: Children making steady progress
EYFS profile results: Children making steady progress
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MPs debate the impact of NICs changes on employers
MPs debate the impact of NICs changes on employers
Read more DfE research reveals funding to early years providers is insufficient
DfE research reveals funding to early years providers is insufficient
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Latest Ofsted data shows a fall in the number of childcare providers
Latest Ofsted data shows a fall in the number of childcare providers
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Welsh Government commits to reviewing funding rate annually
Welsh Government commits to reviewing funding rate annually
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NDNA Scotland says Quality Improvement Framework not fit for purpose
NDNA Scotland says Quality Improvement Framework not fit for purpose
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Budget 2024: higher employment costs but no additional support for nurseries
Budget 2024: higher employment costs but no additional support for nurseries
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Minimum wages to rise at above inflation rates
Minimum wages to rise at above inflation rates
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Early years funding protected from Budget cuts
Early years funding protected from Budget cuts
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SEN system financially ‘unsustainable’ – NAO report
SEN system financially ‘unsustainable’ – NAO report
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New safeguarding changes to be implemented next year
New safeguarding changes to be implemented next year
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Eight weeks for schools to apply for school-based nursery grant
Eight weeks for schools to apply for school-based nursery grant
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DfE: it’s official childcare places will be called “funded” not “free”
DfE: it’s official childcare places will be called “funded” not “free”
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Labour Party Conference: breakfast clubs and nurseries in schools
Labour Party Conference: breakfast clubs and nurseries in schools
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Large parts of UK classed as “childcare deserts”
A new report looking at childcare availability and accessibility in nine European countries and A…
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Independent review of joint inspection arrangements
Independent review of joint inspection arrangements
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Landmark as nurseries welcome funded nine month old children for the first time
Landmark as nurseries welcome funded nine month old children for the first time
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PVI nurseries will be included in Ofsted reforms but not this year
PVI nurseries will be included in Ofsted reforms but not this year
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Joint Survey of Care Inspectorate Inspection Experiences
Joint Survey of Care Inspectorate Inspection Experiences
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