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Government announces plans for 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs

Parents across the country have been promised more support to make family life easier as the government rolls out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority.

Two hundred new school-based nurseries will create 4,000 places

The Government has announced that almost 200 new school-based nurseries will open in September delivering more than 4,000 early education and care places.

Growth in PVI nurseries but a drop in childminders – latest Ofsted statistics

The latest ofsted statistics shows there has been growth in PVI nurseries but a drop in childminders in early years settings.

Ofsted announces plan to strengthen inspections through new team structures

Following feedback from last year’s Big Listen and the recent consultation on inspection reform, Ofsted has announced a new structure for inspection teams in schools and further education, focused on improving consistency.

Chancellor’s spending review plans for the future, but sector needs investment now

Early years workforce crisis demands urgent action before further childcare expansion

Childcare expansion complicated by uncertainty over charging guidance and inconsistency across local authorities