The Education Select Committee, on 21 February, heard evidence from childcare providers from across England on the challenges facing the sector as part of their inquiry into ‘Support for Childcare and the Early Years’. NDNA facilitated some members to be able to give evidence in person, share their experiences and have their voices heard. MPs… Continue reading NDNA and Sector give evidence to Education Committee
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Chancellor fails to address sector crisis in latest budget
The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered a ‘mini’ budget, announcement this morning, called his Growth Plan, to the House of Commons that had a number of policies that will affect childcare providers. Earlier this week the Department for Business, Energy and Infrastructure announced the new Energy Bill Relief Scheme designed to help businesses with the cost… Continue reading Chancellor fails to address sector crisis in latest budget
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
Department for Education to consult sector on ratios changes
Children and Familie’s Minister, Will Quince MP has announced his plans to consult with the sector with the idea to move towards a ratios system similar to that employed in Scotland, with a ratio of one to five instead of one to four for two-year-olds. The minister said over twitter, “we will be consulting on… Continue reading Department for Education to consult sector on ratios changes
PM wants to relax ratios to cut childcare costs
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed he wants to relax safety rules in an attempt to cut the rising cost of childcare as record inflation and the cost of living crisis continues to worsen. Current requirements set out the correct staff to child ratios at 1:3 in groups of children two years or younger,… Continue reading PM wants to relax ratios to cut childcare costs