Early years providers will now be able to compare how much funding they receive for the free entitlement with settings in other areas.
Ministers are planning to introduce a new national funding formula for all early education places.
Maintained nursery schools in at least two parts of England have been told that their budgets will be slashed from next September because of the introduction of the single funding formula and the...
Northamptonshire county council has gone ahead with its proposed cuts to funding supplements paid to providers.
Out-of-school care in Fife has received a double boost with 960,000 in additional funding for new projects and for facilities such as outdoor play areas, play buses and toy libraries.
Young children should have more opportunities for learning through play in Year 1 to help ensure a smooth transition from the Foundation Stage, according to a new study for Sure Start. Research...
Childcare training providers are warning that up to 15,000 people applying for childcare work-based courses and apprenticeships from 1 August will not get a place.
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