Tax-Free Childcare: Parents only using half of accounts
The Government has published its latest statistics for Tax-Free Childcare showing that half of all open accounts are not even used.
Read moreCynnig Gofal Plant Cymru: Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol
Fel y gwyddoch, mae gwasanaeth digidol cenedlaethol newydd Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn agor i rieni fis Tachwedd eleni! Bydd hyn yn galluogi pob rhiant a darparwr gofal plant i ddefnyddio un gwasanaeth unigol i fanteisio ar y Cynnig Gofal Plant.
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Anti-racist shout out – Childcare and Play Sector
Welsh Government recently published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, it is designed to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. The actions within the plan are set against the vision of becoming an anti-racist nation by 2030.
Read moreGovernment rejects calls for review into early years funding system
The Government has responded to a report, published by the Petitions Committee which called for a review into the current childcare system.
Read moreReal Living Wage rise announced in the UK
The Real Living Wage has increased today to £9.90 in the UK and to £11.05 in London.
Read moreNDNA tells MPs simplify funding rules to help parents and providers
NDNA tells MPs simplify funding rules to help parents and providers
Read moreOfsted: guidance on significant events or changes to health
Ofsted: guidance on significant events or changes to health
Read moreHow many nursery staff and children are absent – January quick poll
See the results of NDNA's survey to discover the proportion of members of staff and children who are currently absent from their early years setting.
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Struggling settings can ask for an Ofsted inspection deferral
Ofsted has announced that early years settings in England which are currently significantly affected by the Covid pandemic can ask for a deferral of their routine inspection.
Read moreOfsted report: 98% still good or outstanding but more recent inspection concerns
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman launched Ofsted’s Annual Report 2020-21 today.
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