Labour plans for expansion of state nurseries, but system must support all children

Labour has revealed plans for an expansion of new state sponsored maintained nursery schools as part of their reform plans of the early years sector ahead of the next general election. Currently maintained nurseries represent a small part of the sector, with fewer than 400 settings across the country, compared with private and voluntary nurseries… Continue reading Labour plans for expansion of state nurseries, but system must support all children

New shadow education ministers in place

Labour has appointed a new Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Shadow Early Years Minister for their Shadow Cabinet. Bridget Phillipson, (pictured left) MP for Houghton and Sunderland, was appointed as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Education following in the footsteps of Kate Green. Over the weekend, former Shadow Childcare Minister Tulip… Continue reading New shadow education ministers in place