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An evaluation of the second round of the 30 hours pilot found the majority of providers were willing and able to offer the extended entitlement, says the DfE.

Almost two-fifths of providers think 30 hours will lead to their closure

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

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According to the Pre-school Learning Alliance survey, 38 per cent of providers think their business won't be sustainable in 12 months' time as a result of the 30 hours policy.

Nurseries renew calls for action on £550m business rates bill

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

| Nursery World

Nurseries across England and Wales and the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) are urging the Government and the Welsh Assembly to follow Scotland's likely lead and exempt them from business rates as they face a 26 per cent increase over the next five years.

Early 30 hours codes for two-year-olds lead to confusion

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Monday, August 21, 2017

| Nursery World

Parents of two-year-olds are being issued with eligibility codes for 30 hours childcare several months before they will qualify for the entitlement, which nursery owners say is leading to confusion.

Nurseries plan to restrict 30 hour places and charge parents

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

| Nursery World

Many nurseries that plan to offer 30 hour childcare from next month can only do so by limiting places, raising concerns that thousands of working parents could miss out.

Holiday childcare costs rise by 51 per cent since 2010

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

| Nursery World

The price of holiday childcare has more than doubled in some areas of the country since 2010, according to an analysis by Labour.

Analysis: 30 hours pilot study predicts success but flags up 'risks'

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Monday, July 24, 2017

| Nursery World

Following the publication of the evaluation of the 30-hour pilots, we take an in-depth look at the findings.

Sector slams DfE for failing to address 30-hour childcare challenges

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Monday, July 17, 2017

| Nursery World

Early years sector organisations have warned that the Government is putting the 30-hour childcare policy in jeopardy by failing to listen to providers’ concerns.

Pilot study finds no financial barriers to 30-hour childcare

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Monday, July 17, 2017

| Nursery World

An evaluation of the 30-hour pilot areas concludes there is 'no specific reason' to believe that the policy will not be a success.

Conference to tackle gender imbalance in early years workforce

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

| Nursery World

A conference on engaging men in the early years will be held at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford later this month.

Flat rate and extras charges set for Welsh 30-hour pilots

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

| Nursery World

Nurseries and childminders in Wales piloting the 30 hours will be able to charge parents up to £7.50 a day for meals and snacks and will receive a flat rate of £4.50 an hour.

PVI sector's voice not heard on schools forums

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Monday, June 12, 2017

| Nursery World

The Pre-school Learning Alliance is calling for a shake-up of the way local authority education funding decisions are made.

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Scottish nurseries win end to business rates

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Settings warn their viability is at risk under 30 hours

Early roll-out study shows childcare providers 'willing and able' to offer 30 hours

Almost two-fifths of providers think 30 hours will lead to their closure

Nurseries renew calls for action on £550m business rates bill

Early 30 hours codes for two-year-olds lead to confusion

Nurseries plan to restrict 30 hour places and charge parents

Holiday childcare costs rise by 51 per cent since 2010

Analysis: 30 hours pilot study predicts success but flags up 'risks'

Sector slams DfE for failing to address 30-hour childcare challenges

Pilot study finds no financial barriers to 30-hour childcare

Conference to tackle gender imbalance in early years workforce

Flat rate and extras charges set for Welsh 30-hour pilots

PVI sector's voice not heard on schools forums

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