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The Government's goal of creating fully integrated children's services outlined in Every Child Matters 'will fail to be realised without significant and sustained additional investment', an...
A guide to the 241-page Children and Families Act, which became law on 13 March 2014.
Free provision is a question of quantity and quality, says Julian Grenier.
The Chancellor's pledge to extend 30 hours to children from nine months is great news for parents, but there are serious risks to the market if funding rates aren’t set appropriately, warns Christine...
All times, when you are in the early years sector, are tough times, but some feel tougher than others. At the present time the economy for most businesses is really difficult.
The Early Years Educator entry criteria are yet another example of a policy that has been rushed out without any attempt at joined up thinking, says Ross Midgley.
After your story about the restaurant in Cheshire offering childcare while parents enjoy a meal (News, 20/27 December) I was heartened to turn to Pat Wills' comments in 'To the Point' on looking to...
Two influential reports give early years providers hope of improved funding.
Devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has had a positive impact on children's services in these countries, according to a report by the charity NCH. Last week's report, United for...