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Truss to revisit role of children's centres

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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The education and childcare minister has agreed to look again at the core purpose of Sure Start children’s centres.

DfE amends 'misleading' claims on 30 hours on parent website

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Monday, December 4, 2017

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The Department for Education has changed the wording on the Childcare Choices website after a complaint was made to the advertising watchdog that its marketing of the 30 hours was 'misleading'.

Parents vow to fight on after council confirms nursery closures

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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Campaigners fighting to save Tower Hamlets' remaining council-run day nurseries are joining forces with other groups fighting nursery closures across the country.

Lack of affordable, accessible childcare is costing the economy billions in lost earnings – report

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Monday, March 6, 2023

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The UK is losing 1 per cent of its GDP, equivalent to £27bn, due to a lack of suitable childcare, warns a new economic think tank report.

PM told to 'prioritise' childcare and deliver more support for early education

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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Nearly two out of three parents are reconsidering whether to have another child due to ‘spiralling’ childcare costs, finds new research.

MPs seek law change so childcare is recognised as vital infrastructure

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Monday, December 12, 2022

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Cross-party MPs are seeking to change the law so childcare is recognised as a crucial part of local infrastructure.

Nurseries forced to increase fees for thousands of parents – survey

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Friday, December 2, 2022

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Nursery fees for 83 per cent of parents have either increased or are set to increase in the next two months, reveals new research.

Working parents seek practical support from employers to balance family life

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Friday, February 17, 2023

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Help with childcare, eldercare and ongoing support for families have been highlighted as key areas for employee retention in a new report by nursery and back-up care provider, Bright Horizons.

Survey reveals 30 hours pressure on London childcare

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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The Government’s 30-hour policy threatens the availability and quality of childcare for working parents in the capital, a new report claims.

New report calls for radical reform to create anti-poverty childcare system

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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A simpler funding system, where parents pay for the cost of their childcare outside the free 15 hours on a sliding scale based on their income, has been proposed by the Family and Childcare Trust.

Experts highlight parenting class mistakes

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Monday, January 25, 2016

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A government-funded study published days after the Prime Minister pledged to roll out parenting classes to all, has reported the scheme will fail without proper financial backing.

New after school clubs policy criticised as 'wishy-washy'

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Friday, May 27, 2016

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After-school service representatives have slammed the quality of the Government’s attempt to improve wraparound and holiday provision as ‘incorrect, ill-informed and wishy-washy’.

More parents taking up pilot 30 hours than expected

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Monday, April 3, 2017

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The number of parents taking up the 30 hours under the early roll-out programme has exceeded Government expectation.

Statistics highlight adoption delays

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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Local authorities are failing to meet targets for tackling delays in the adoption process, according to data published by the Department for Education.

Autumn Budget 2021: £170m for childcare providers

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged £170m more for childcare providers in early years funding by 2024-25.

Schools White Paper: Government sets target for all schools to become academies by 2030

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Monday, March 28, 2022

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All schools will be encouraged to join ‘strong’ multi-academy trusts by 2030 with local authorities given powers to set up their own trusts, under moves outlined in the Government’s Schools White Paper.

Thousands of parents and childcare staff back petitions against PM’s plans to relax ratios

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

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Parents and childcare providers in their tens of thousands have condemned the Government’s plans to cut the number of staff required to care for children in early years settings.

Ministers urged to 'think carefully' when introducing new policies to reduce childcare costs

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Friday, May 20, 2022

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The Government is being urged to ‘think carefully’ about how to support parents who need help with childcare costs as research highlights how current policies support a minority of families.

Number of children in receipt of early years pupil premium at record high

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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The number of children eligible for the early years pupil premium has risen to 116,500, the highest on record, reveal national statistics.

DfE forced to clarify £40 a week cost saving for parents through ratios relaxation

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Monday, August 22, 2022

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Following a complaint to the Office for Statistics Regulation, the Department for Education has said it will no longer suggest parents could save £40 a week on childcare costs by reducing ratios in early years settings.

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Truss to revisit role of children's centres

DfE amends 'misleading' claims on 30 hours on parent website

Parents vow to fight on after council confirms nursery closures

Lack of affordable, accessible childcare is costing the economy billions in lost earnings – report

PM told to 'prioritise' childcare and deliver more support for early education

MPs seek law change so childcare is recognised as vital infrastructure

Nurseries forced to increase fees for thousands of parents – survey

Working parents seek practical support from employers to balance family life

Survey reveals 30 hours pressure on London childcare

New report calls for radical reform to create anti-poverty childcare system

Experts highlight parenting class mistakes

New after school clubs policy criticised as 'wishy-washy'

More parents taking up pilot 30 hours than expected

Statistics highlight adoption delays

Autumn Budget 2021: £170m for childcare providers

Schools White Paper: Government sets target for all schools to become academies by 2030

Thousands of parents and childcare staff back petitions against PM’s plans to relax ratios

Ministers urged to 'think carefully' when introducing new policies to reduce childcare costs

Number of children in receipt of early years pupil premium at record high

DfE forced to clarify £40 a week cost saving for parents through ratios relaxation

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