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Autumn Statement 2022: Government accused of 'ignoring the sector' as chancellor announces more money for schools

Thursday, November 17, 2022

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The Government has been accused of ‘ignoring the early years crisis’ as the Chancellor failed to announce any measures or support for the sector within the Autumn Budget.

MPs unite in opposition to Government's plans to change staff-to-child ratios in petition debate

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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MPs from across the House of Commons voiced the overwhelming opposition of early years providers and parents to Government plans to change staff-to-child ratios in early years settings, during the debate in Westminster Hall on Monday.

Early years coalition calls for 'radical rethink' of childcare funding

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

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A coalition of early years organisations and nurseries is calling on the Government to consider new childcare funding options, including making the 15 hours universal from the age of two and paying a 'premium rate' for disadvantaged children.

Early years providers will see funding fall by 8 per cent – IFS

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Friday, November 11, 2022

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Funding for the entitlement for two-, three- and four-year-olds is likely to fall by 8 per cent in real-terms, according to research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which reveals the impact of rising inflation on the early years sector.

Zayn Malik adds name to growing list calling on PM to expand free school meals

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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Singer Zayn Malik has written to the prime minister calling for free school meals for all children in families on Universal credit, ahead of next week’s budget.

Claire Coutinho MP confirmed as children's minister

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey, has been named the new minister for children, families and wellbeing within the Department for Education (DfE), replacing Kelly Tolhurst.

Labour urged not to ignore PVI nursery sector in childcare expansion plans

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Monday, November 7, 2022

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The National Day Nurseries Association has urged Labour not to ignore the private sector in its plans to expand state nurseries.

Making childminder agencies compulsory would lead to 'mass exodus' of profession – survey

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Friday, November 4, 2022

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More than three-quarters of Ofsted registered childminders would quit their job if it became compulsory to join an agency, reveals new research.

Two ex-education ministers up to replace Halfon as education committee chair

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Friday, November 4, 2022

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Robin Walker and Jonathan Gullis are among those nominated for the position of chair of the Education Select Committee, to replace Robert Halfon MP, who is now an education minister at the Department for Education.

DfE-funded website still fails to include all EYFS areas of learning despite amendment

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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Oak National Academy has updated its website to more accurately reflect the EYFS, however it only lists five of the seven areas of learning, leaving early years experts confused at such a change.

Coalition of experts call on Government to urgently address SEND workforce shortage

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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A coalition of over 100 organisations and charities have published an open letter calling for ‘urgent’ Government action to plug gaps in the specialist workforce supporting children.

Educators call for primary school testing to be scrapped

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

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A new report calls for all tests in primary school, including the baseline assessment and phonics screening check, to be replaced by a system that prioritises children’s learning.

Thousands turn out for 'March of the Mummies' childcare protest

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Monday, October 31, 2022

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The March of the Mummies attracted more than 15,000 people in 11 cities across the country to demand Government reform on childcare, parental leave and flexible working.

MPs to debate petition against the relaxation of ratios

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Friday, October 28, 2022

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Proposals to reduce staff to child ratios in early years settings are to be debated in Parliament next month (14 November), following a petition against the move which has attracted more than 100,000 signatures.

Scottish childminders call for major reform to inspections that are 'geared' towards nurseries

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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New research suggests that the current quality assurance and inspection system in Scotland is not working for childminders and requires major reform.

Gibb and Halfon back at the Department for Education

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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Nick Gibb and Robert Halfon have returned as ministers at the Department for Education (DfE) in the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ministerial reshuffle.

New PM Rishi Sunak appoints Gillian Keegan as education secretary

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Gillian Keegan has been appointed as the new education secretary by Rishi Sunak in the cabinet reshuffle.

Government keeps the early years sector guessing on childcare reforms

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Early years organisations and campaigners have urged the new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to scrap plans to change staff-to-child ratios, and axe the deregulation agenda pursued by the previous PM Liz Truss.

Sector sets out its priorities for new PM Rishi Sunak

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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Sector organisations and charities have urged the new PM Rishi Sunak to support families and education providers, amid the funding and cost-of-living crisis.

DfE reaffirms its commitment to helping young children impacted by the pandemic

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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The minister for schools and childhood, Kelly Tolhurst, has today reiterated the £180m package of support available to the early years sector to help support children's development.

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