Funding rates 2024-25: Average rate increase lower than wages rise
The Government has announced the funding rates from April 2024-25 and also set out its response to the funding consultation regarding two-year-old places.
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One in five unqualified: Ofsted publishes annual report
Ofsted publishes new statistics and annual report
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National Living Wage will rise to £11.44 per hour from April 2024
National Living Wage will rise to £11.44 per hour from April 2024
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Government biggest childcare investment promise amounts to just a few pence
Government biggest childcare investment promise amounts to just a few pence
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Workforce crisis puts Government’s plans to expand ‘free childcare’ at risk
Workforce crisis puts Government’s plans to expand ‘free childcare’ at risk
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Gold standard first aid accreditation Millie’s Mark comes to Wales
An awards accreditation scheme to support early childhood play learning and care staff to keep children as safe as possible is now available to all early settings across Wales.
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Early years maths and language champions programmes receive funding across Greater London
Two professional development programmes designed by NDNA aimed at increasing practitioner skills, knowledge and confidence in delivering early maths, language and communication have secured funding for 18 London boroughs.
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Government responds to EYFS consultation and announces capital funding for expansion
Government responds to EYFS consultation and announces capital funding for expansion
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