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Kids Planet and Thrive Education continue to grow

Friday, June 24, 2022

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The third largest nursery group in the country, Kids Planet, has bought Happy Days Lancashire, while Thrive Education has bought its third nursery in Chester.

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The London Early Years Foundation is calling on the Government to invest in nursery food provision to support families living in poverty and improve young children's health.

Little progress made in closing the development gap in children over a decade - IFS

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Inequalities in early cognitive, social and emotional development of children in the UK have remained ‘stubbornly high’, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

More families visiting their local library thanks to reading charity scheme

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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More than 60 per cent of libraries that took part in a pilot to boost engagement among parents with young children reported that the scheme helped them attract new families.

The UK's top 10 largest nursery groups continue to expand

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Busy Bees Childcare, Grandir and ICP Education have all acquired more settings.

ICP Education to rebrand as 'Bright Stars'

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

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Nursery group ICP Education is changing its name to Bright Stars to reflect its ‘shining reputation’ in the early years.

‘Considerably more’ ethnic minority and disadvantaged children missed out on early learning due to Covid

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

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New research shows that attendance in early years settings was ‘lower than expected’ in areas with large ethnic minority populations, deprived neighbourhoods and areas with high unemployment rates.

Children and families minister visits nurseries in Sweden as part of mission to cut childcare costs

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Friday, June 17, 2022

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The children and families minister Will Quince has this week visited early years settings in Sweden as part of the Government’s fact-finding mission to lower the cost of childcare.

Duchess of Cambridge's new research highlights need to increase awareness of the importance of the early years

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

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New research from the Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Foundation for Early Childhood highlights the need to increase action and awareness of the importance of the birth to five period.

Year long inquiry into UK education calls for a 'significant boost' to early years funding

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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A new report finds the education system is ‘failing’ and calls for wide scale change including reform of Ofsted, increased early years funding and measures to ‘level the playing field’ between advantaged and disadvantaged children.

Charity warns closure of swimming pools due to energy costs will lead to more children drowning

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK is warning of an increase in children drowning if swimming pools are forced to close down due to soaring energy costs.

Prime minister says he will 'make it easier to become a childminder'

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Friday, June 10, 2022

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Boris Johnson has said he plans to cut childcare costs by making it easier to become a childminder.

Emergency childcare provision boosts employee job satisfaction and retention

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

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More than six in ten employees experienced issues with childcare arrangements last year, according to a survey by Bright Horizons, which says that access to back-up childcare has a positive impact on employee retention.

Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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From today (8 June), Monkeypox is recognised in law as a notifiable infectious disease under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.

Take part in a survey on the early years sector's reputation

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

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Early Childhood platform Famly has launched a nationwide survey to gauge how those who work in the sector feel they are viewed by society and politicians.

Kids Planet acquires 115th setting

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

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The third largest nursery group in the UK has bought Kinderbear Nursery in Padiham, Lancashire.

Dr Julian Grenier and Kids Planet's Clare Roberts awarded Queen's Honours

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Monday, June 6, 2022

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Dr Julian Grenier and the chief executive of Kids Planet Clare Roberts have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their services to education and childcare.

Teachers call for universal free school meals in England

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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Teaching unions and head teachers have written to the chancellor and the education secretary calling for free school meals to be extended, as families struggle with the cost of living crisis.

Noticeboard Queen's Platinum Jubilee special

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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Early years settings up and down the country have been marking the Queen’s 70th year on the throne ahead of the Platinum Jubilee four-day celebration (2-5 June).

Two of UK's biggest groups continue to expand

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Monday, May 30, 2022

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Kids Planet and ICP Education have both purchased new settings.

Monkeypox: Guidance suggests children that are close contacts should not attend nursery

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Monday, May 30, 2022

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Childcare providers are advised to exclude children that are close contacts of Monkeypox from settings to prevent spread of the virus.

Nursery groups continue to grow

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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Bright Horizons and Thrive Childcare and Education have each bought a new site.

YMCA to open new nursery in the summer

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Monday, May 23, 2022

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YMCA is to open a nursery in its new Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village – a community space integrating family programmes, education, sports and arts facilities - this summer.

Kids Planet grows to 113 settings with purchase of three-site nursery group

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Friday, May 20, 2022

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Kids Planet, the UK’s third largest nursery group, has bought the Little Acorns (Huddersfield) Day Nursery group of three settings in West Yorkshire.

Nine in 10 early years settings oppose Government plans to change childcare ratios

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Friday, May 20, 2022

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Early years settings are overwhelmingly against Government plans to change ratios, with just 2 per cent of the opinion that the rule change would enable them to lower fees for parents, according to a survey by the Early Years Alliance.

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Kids Planet and Thrive Education continue to grow

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

Little progress made in closing the development gap in children over a decade - IFS

More families visiting their local library thanks to reading charity scheme

The UK's top 10 largest nursery groups continue to expand

ICP Education to rebrand as 'Bright Stars'

‘Considerably more’ ethnic minority and disadvantaged children missed out on early learning due to Covid

Children and families minister visits nurseries in Sweden as part of mission to cut childcare costs

Duchess of Cambridge's new research highlights need to increase awareness of the importance of the early years

Year long inquiry into UK education calls for a 'significant boost' to early years funding

Charity warns closure of swimming pools due to energy costs will lead to more children drowning

Prime minister says he will 'make it easier to become a childminder'

Emergency childcare provision boosts employee job satisfaction and retention

Monkeypox listed as a notifiable disease in UK as cases rise

Take part in a survey on the early years sector's reputation

Kids Planet acquires 115th setting

Dr Julian Grenier and Kids Planet's Clare Roberts awarded Queen's Honours

Teachers call for universal free school meals in England

Noticeboard Queen's Platinum Jubilee special

Two of UK's biggest groups continue to expand

Monkeypox: Guidance suggests children that are close contacts should not attend nursery

Nursery groups continue to grow

YMCA to open new nursery in the summer

Kids Planet grows to 113 settings with purchase of three-site nursery group

Nine in 10 early years settings oppose Government plans to change childcare ratios

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