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Proposed changes to early years funding in England are likely to hit local authorities already struggling with declining childcare places – largely in northern England –suggests new research.
Sixteen local authorities have been chosen to pilot the Government’s plans to provide universal wraparound care for primary school aged children.
Local authorities are struggling to meet increased demand for wraparound childcare, amid ‘significant’ funding challenges and difficulties recruiting staff, finds new research.
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Local authorities will be asked to look at how to increase capacity in early years settings in their area to ensure that they will be able to provide sufficient places for disadvantaged two-year-olds.
How will local authority cuts in advisory services and staff affect support for the early years sector, asks Janet Murray.
Learning to read and write their own name is an important skill for children. Rachel Goodchild describes how to make this process fun using a range of creative activities Children are born with an...
Unison has criticised the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities technical group set up to create a recommended job description and grade for nursery nurses. The report was due by the end of July...
The majority of local authorities do not think they will have enough places to meet demand for the expanded offer, according to new research by Coram Family and Childcare.
Guidance for tackling childhood obesity has been produced for local authorities and Primary Care Trusts by the Department of Health.