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Parents urge Hounslow Council to re-think children's centre closure plans

Friday, August 14, 2015

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A petition against the proposed closure of four children’s centres in Hounslow has received the support of hundreds of parents.

Prime Minister gives his backing to infant free school meals

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

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David Cameron has said he is 'very proud' of the Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) scheme following speculation that it will be scrapped in the spending review.

Birmingham Council to review the cost of living wage for nurseries

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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Birmingham Council has commissioned an independent review into the affordability for early years providers of paying staff the living wage.

An early years teacher needed in 'every setting in deprived areas'

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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A nationwide shortage of ‘10,000 trained nursery teachers’ is putting a quarter of a million children at risk of falling behind, a charity claims.

EYPP pilot scheme gets underway

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Monday, January 12, 2015

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The seven local authorities piloting the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) have begun implementing the scheme this month.

£2.3m early years bursary scheme attracts handful of applicants

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Monday, June 30, 2014

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Labour has branded the Early Years Apprenticeship Scheme a failure, after just 23 apprentices were successful in applying for the funding.

Nick Clegg says Lib Dems would protect £3bn early years funding

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Monday, June 16, 2014

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Early years funding would be ring-fenced under a Liberal Democrat government, Nick Clegg confirmed today.

Increase in Pupil Premium funding for schools

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

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Primary schools are to receive an extra £22.5 million to help them close the gap between the most and least disadvantaged pupils.

Yvette Cooper calls for 'childcare revolution'

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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Labour leader candidate Yvette Cooper wants to offer universal childcare for all pre-school children from the age of two.

Childminders in Norfolk campaign against fall in council money for threes and fours

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Monday, March 23, 2015

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In Norfolk, childminders are protesting against the council's decision to cut their funding.

Sector responds to cutting red tape review

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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The sector has responded boldly to the Government’s review of the red tape burdening early years provision, amid fears of a ‘tipping point’.

4Children closes as 'funding pressures' take toll

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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‘Funding pressures’ have forced the closure of charity 4Children tomorrow (31 August), with Action for Children taking over many of its services, including the early years and childcare work for the Government.

Autumn Statement 2013: expansion of Free School Meals

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

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The Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to extend free school meals to all infant school children in England from next year.

Early Years Pay and Conditions survey: stagnation triggers brain drain fears

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Monday, October 17, 2016

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Early years wages remain significantly below the national average and out of line with inflation, exclusive research by Nursery World and the Pre-school Learning Alliance reveals.

'We're being demonised like junior doctors', say practitioners

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Friday, March 18, 2016

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Childcare leaders have said they are ‘in danger of being demonised’ by the Government over funding for the 30 hours.

Pre-school 'good' again following mobile phone pic downgrade

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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A previously Outstanding pre-school branded Inadequate after it sent mobile phone photos of children to parents, has been upgraded again following a re-inspection.