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MPs urge ministers to look at ways to provide 'greater security' to childcare sector

Thursday, October 7, 2021

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Cross-party MPs are calling on the Government to commission a review into the funding and affordability of childcare, and how to provide greater security to the sector following the pandemic.

More than 79,000 children in Scotland taking up their 1,140-hour place

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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The latest figures show that 90,890 children were accessing their funded place at the end of August, with 87 per cent of those taking up the full 1,140 hours.

Call on Government for long-term funding for maintained nursery schools

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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Sector organisation Early Education with the unions NAHT, NEU and Unison have written a joint letter to the Chancellor and the Education Secretary to call for a long-term funding solution for maintained nursery schools, ahead of the autumn spending review.

A quarter of schools reach Covid limit - head teacher survey

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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The number of schools breaching the threshold for Covid cases set by the Government has reached 26 per cent, according to a survey by the NAHT.

Education secretary announces plans to 'invest' in early years staff

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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The Government is to overhaul teacher training and invest in outstanding early years staff, the education secretary Nadhim Zahawi told delegates at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

Ministers reportedly planning to change staff: child ratios for under-twos 'to cut childcare costs'

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Monday, October 4, 2021

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Sector organisations, nursery owners, childcarers and experts have vowed to oppose any attempts from the Government to relax rules on the number of babies and toddlers nurseries and childminders can care for in early years settings.

Giant puppet tours the world to raise awareness of refugee children

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

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A giant puppet of a young refugee girl is travelling from the Syria-Turkey border to the UK to represent displaced children who have fled war and persecution.

Small businesses face a challenging autumn, warns business organisation

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concerned about the impact of the withdrawal of Government financial support, including the closure of the furlough scheme, on small businesses.

Labour conference: Starmer promises to launch a 'National Excellence Programme' for education

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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Giving his first speech as Labour leader at the party's annual conference in Brighton, Keir Starmer pledged to deliver ‘the most ambitious school improvement plan in a generation’.

New faces - Who's who at the DfE

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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As Will Quince replaces Vicky Ford as children and families minister, we look at the new ministerial line-up in the Department for Education

Analysis: Schools question need for the new Reception Baseline

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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Many teachers remain opposed to the Reception Baseline Assessment, which became a legal requirement for those children who started school this September. By Catherine Gaunt

Welsh Government announces extra £1.5m for childcare and playwork sector

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Friday, September 24, 2021

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The Welsh Government has announced an extra £5.1 million of funding this financial year to help the childcare and playwork sector weather the impact of Covid-19.

Four-year-olds deliver petition against tests in Reception to Number 10

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

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A petition signed by more than 112,000 parents, teachers and campaigners calling for an end to new Baseline tests for children starting school this term was delivered to Downing Street on Thursday.

Early years attendance levels continue to be lower than pre-Covid

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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The latest Department for Education (DfE) statistics show that the number of children attending early years settings continues to be lower than it was before the pandemic.

Cross-party MPs call on ministers to look into impact of Covid-19 on low-income families

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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The Government is being urged to commission in-depth research examining the impact of the pandemic on struggling families and children living in poverty.

Government launches new mental health training for schools

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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The Department for Education has announced funding grants for up to 7,800 primary and secondary schools and colleges to pay for training for senior leaders to roll out an effective ‘whole school’ approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Survey of half a million children finds most are happy with their life

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Despite the effects of the pandemic, children in England are happy, and optimistic, reveals the biggest survey of four- to- 17-year-olds.

Supporting children's mental health critical in closing education gap, says charity

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Monday, September 20, 2021

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A new report by Buttle UK calls on the Government to tackle the growing number of children in poverty facing 'significant' mental health issues due to Covid, before focusing on educational catch-up strategies.

New early years minister announced in PM's reshuffle

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Friday, September 17, 2021

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Will Quince has been named as the new children and families minister in the Prime Minster’s Cabinet reshuffle.

Cabinet reshuffle: Education secretary Gavin Williamson sacked

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Gavin Williamson has been sacked as education secretary.

Nadhim Zahawi appointed education secretary

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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Nadhim Zahawi, a former children's minister, has returned to the Department for Education and promoted to secretary of state for education in Boris Johnson's reshuffle.

High cost of childcare drives families to use food banks

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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The cost of childcare has forced 16 per cent of parents on low incomes to use a food bank, reveals survey.

Minister dismisses parent campaign petition calling for childcare funding review

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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There will be no independent review into the childcare funding system, children’s minister Vicky Ford has confirmed.

Families with children under five face ‘steep rises’ in poverty, warns research

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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A new evidence review, published today by the Nuffield Foundation, finds that more than one in three children in the UK are living in poverty, amounting to 2.2 million under-fives.

Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support

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Monday, September 13, 2021

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Findings from a Mumsnet survey reveal that the cost of childcare is 'causing a huge problem for families' and suggests parents are ready for a 'radical shake-up' of the system.

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MPs urge ministers to look at ways to provide 'greater security' to childcare sector

More than 79,000 children in Scotland taking up their 1,140-hour place

Call on Government for long-term funding for maintained nursery schools

A quarter of schools reach Covid limit - head teacher survey

Education secretary announces plans to 'invest' in early years staff

Ministers reportedly planning to change staff: child ratios for under-twos 'to cut childcare costs'

Giant puppet tours the world to raise awareness of refugee children

Small businesses face a challenging autumn, warns business organisation

Labour conference: Starmer promises to launch a 'National Excellence Programme' for education

New faces - Who's who at the DfE

Analysis: Schools question need for the new Reception Baseline

Welsh Government announces extra £1.5m for childcare and playwork sector

Four-year-olds deliver petition against tests in Reception to Number 10

Early years attendance levels continue to be lower than pre-Covid

Cross-party MPs call on ministers to look into impact of Covid-19 on low-income families

Government launches new mental health training for schools

Survey of half a million children finds most are happy with their life

Supporting children's mental health critical in closing education gap, says charity

New early years minister announced in PM's reshuffle

Cabinet reshuffle: Education secretary Gavin Williamson sacked

Nadhim Zahawi appointed education secretary

High cost of childcare drives families to use food banks

Minister dismisses parent campaign petition calling for childcare funding review

Families with children under five face ‘steep rises’ in poverty, warns research

Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support

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