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Plans for how childminder agencies will run set out

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Friday, March 28, 2014

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More details of Government plans for childminder agencies have been put out for consultation.

Children and Families Bill becomes law

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

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The Children and Families Bill, which includes the introduction of childminder agencies, has been passed.

Ofsted revises rules for compliance inspections

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Monday, February 17, 2014

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The early years sector has welcomed the decision by Ofsted that it will no longer automatically carry out a full inspection following a compliance investigation.

NDNA calls for clarity on nursery staff 'disqualified by association'

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Monday, February 10, 2014

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The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) is calling on the Department for Education (DfE) to make the rules clearer concerning practitioners who live with someone who is disqualified from working with children.

Childcare minister to meet with sector to discuss pilot of childminder agencies

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Monday, January 27, 2014

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Elizabeth Truss is to meet with early years organisations and childminders next month to discuss the Government's pilot of childminder agencies.

Next steps for the #Ofsted Big Conversation

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Friday, December 20, 2013

| Nursery World

Early years providers across the country will be taking part in more Ofsted Big Conversation meetings in the New Year.

Failing Montessori free school to close

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Friday, December 13, 2013

| Nursery World

One of the first free schools to open is to have its funding withdrawn by the Department for Education and will close next year.

Ofsted Annual report: Schools with poor behaviour to have 'no-notice' inspections

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Too many schools in England have mediocre teaching and weak leadership, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said.

Ofsted figures show rise in 'inadequate' nurseries and childminders

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Friday, December 6, 2013

| Nursery World

The proportion of early years providers judged inadequate has risen in the past year, annual Ofsted figures show.

Attempts by peers to amend childcare bill fail

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Monday, November 18, 2013

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Childminders have expressed disappointment that a peer’s attempt to postpone the introduction of childminding agencies has failed.

Not reporting child abuse 'should be illegal'

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Monday, November 4, 2013

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Professionals working with children should be required by law to report any suspicions they have about child abuse, the former director of public prosecutions has said.

New consultation with parents and sector over ratios

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Monday, November 4, 2013

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The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting with the early years sector and parents on staff:child ratios, in a renewed drive to encourage providers to move to a 1:13 ratio for three- and four-year-olds.

Childminder takes petition against agencies to House of Commons

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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The Stop, Listen, Consult petition has been signed by nearly 4,000 people and calls for the Department for Education to reconsider plans in More Great Childcare.

DfE parents' survey re-ignites fears over ratio changes

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Monday, October 28, 2013

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A new Department for Education survey asking parents for their opinions on staff:child ratios has raised concern among the sector that there will be a renewed push for a relaxation.

Exclusive - Minister says rates and VAT changes may be considered

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Friday, October 18, 2013

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Education secretary Michael Gove has mooted the possibility that changes to business rate relief and VAT for nurseries could be considered at the same time as plans being looked into for academies and free schools.

Concern over agency models as pilots start off

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Friday, October 18, 2013

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A few weeks into the childminder agency pilots, a number of organisations have begun to consult with the early years sector about their proposed models.