Government 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 moreGovernment is underfunding us – 95% of nurseries say
A comprehensive survey probing private, voluntary and independent nurseries’ financial sustainability has uncovered a dire picture with 85% of childcare businesses in England making a loss or only breaking even.
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 appoints two new Directors
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has appointed a Director of Policy and Communications and a new Director of Business Development as part of plans to enhance the support and representation the sector needs at this critical time.
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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