Childminders have expressed disappointment that a peer’s attempt to postpone the introduction of childminding agencies has failed.
Childcare providers are reporting confusion among parents about confirming their eligibility for the 30 hours, putting their funded place at risk.
Sheffield Hallam University’s (SHU) early years initial teacher training (EYITT) programme is the first in the country to be rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Childminder Penny Webb's petition urging the Government to drop its plans to increase child to adult ratios is drawing in an ever wider circle of influential supporters
Labour analysis has revealed that projected government spending on tax-free childcare will be £600 million lower than expected in the next four years, due to low take-up of the scheme.
An upcoming Channel 4 programme teaching parents how to train their children like dogs has attracted scathing criticism within the early years sector, with thousands calling for it to be cancelled.
The School Cuts coalition has launched a map showing what the leading parties’ manifestos would mean for every school in England.