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At least 1,000 children's centres have closed, claims report warning of 'tipping point'

Saturday, April 14, 2018

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A major report by the Sutton Trust claims that 1,000 Sure Start children’s centres have closed since 2009 - twice as many as Government figures show.

Continuing struggle for parents to find a 30 hours place

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Friday, April 13, 2018

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The latest DfE figures on 30-hour codes for the summer term show 50,000 parents who have been issued a code have not had it validated, suggesting an increasing struggle to find a childcare place.

Call for young children's dental care to be prioritised

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

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Parents struggle to access free oral health care and are unaware of dental checks for one-year-olds, according to a new survey.

National Children's Day will celebrate childhood

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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Held on 13 May, National Children’s Day UK 2018 will celebrate the 'magic' of childhood but also aims to highlight the pressures children face today.

DfE to pilot £2m scheme to fight 'holiday hunger'

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

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The Department for Education has launched a £2m pilot to look at ways to support disadvantaged children during the school holidays by providing meals and activities.

Awards celebrate children's speech and language

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

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Children’s House Nursery School in Tower Hamlets has been named early years setting of the year at the 2018 Shine a Light Awards.

London 30-hour childcare funding varies widely

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

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Childcare providers in over half of boroughs in the capital are receiving less in Government funding for the 30 hours than parents would pay, according to a new report.

Treasury Committee calls for action on 30 hours underfunding in scathing assessment of policy

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

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A new Treasury Committee report strongly recommends an increase in 30 hours funding rates as it sets out wide-ranging criticisms of current Government childcare policies.

Bercow: 10 years on parents face 'postcode lottery' of support

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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Parents across the country are struggling to find the help they need for children with speech and language problems, according to a wide-ranging new report, which updates the landmark Bercow Review 10 years after it was first published.

MPs call for reform of workplace policies to support fathers

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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The Women and Equalities Committee is urging the Government to bring in 12 weeks' paid paternity leave for fathers because current policies do not meet the needs of families.