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It’s very difficult to switch attention away from the start of the 30 hours implementation – understandably given its likely impact on the early years sector.
Last week, the jostling between the early years sector and the Government about the introduction of the 30-hour free childcare policy turned rather rougher.
Initiatives on nutrition are timely and well-meaning, but directed at the wrong age group.
Responses to recent research suggest that many nurseries will not deliver the 30 hours. Will this actually happen, asks Liz Roberts
Directing the EYFS requires someone with a thorough knowledge of the early years.
Times are obviously feeling tough for many private and voluntary providers, as the latest About Early Years data report from Ceeda shows (pages 34-35).
The latest draft of the revised EYFS doesn’t allow comments on the goals and programmes, but highlights some significant elements
Our investigations into the effects of the national funding formula and 30 hours on nursery provision are deeply concerning
The Government climbdown on the proposal to relax the staff:child ratios in nurseries and childminders felt like a huge victory for the early years sector.