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The 'Welcome Back Bonus' for returning teachers has been extended to nursery teachers, in a Government U-turn which has been welcomed by the early years sector. Initially the bonus, worth up to Pounds...
Fewer than half of the 150 local authorities in England have childminders offering the free early years entitlement.
What impact will the public spending review have on the sector? It will surely take time to work out
Local authorities around the country are clawing back money for unused free entitlement hours for three and four-year-olds, and telling nurseries to bill parents for the lost funding.
Funding for the early years foundation degree is being withdrawn by some local authorities, with a damaging impact on EYP Status and career prospects for the workforce. Karen Faux investigates.
The early years sector faces 'chronic underfunding', which threatens to put at risk the Government's plans to expand free nursery education places for two-year-olds.
Staffordshire-based chain Footsteps Day Nurseries has acquired two more nurseries, with plans to open another nursery next year.
Nearly one in three codes issued to parents for the 30 hours by the end of August have not been validated by providers or local authorities.
(Photograph) - Local children take part in the first ever children's parade in Streatham, London, on 15 July, led by drummers and a cycling stilt walker. Children from the area worked with artists...