NDNA’s response to ratios consultation

The previous Children and Families Minister Will Quince announced plans to look at ratios earlier this year. He visited other countries including Scotland to see how childcare and early education is delivered there. On the back of these visits the Department for Education launched a consultation on childcare regulation with a key proposal that, for… Continue reading NDNA’s response to ratios consultation

Government announce consultation on ratios changes

The Government has announced a consultation on ways to tackle the soaring childcare costs amid the cost of living crisis. The Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince, gave notice of the consultation in May 2022, and has confirmed that it will look at increasing the number of children that can be looked after by… Continue reading Government announce consultation on ratios changes