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Dame Clare Tickell recommends streamlining the EYFS to make it more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Elizabeth Truss speaks to the Family Childcare Trust about how to improve childcare for parents and children.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector talks about Ofsted being a force for improvement in the early years sector.
Nick Clegg announces a shake-up in the way free early education is delivered.
Information on the government initiatives to improve state-funded childcare set out in the report ‘More great childcare’.
Elizabeth Truss, Minister for Education and Childcare, speaks to the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) about childcare.
Employment Tribunal decision.
From September 2015, health and early years practitioners will work side by side to improve outcomes for young children.
The Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
£6.5 million for councils to launch new projects like family reading sessions and parenting pop ups.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah speaks about the future of childcare in England at the Family Childcare Trust conference.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
British Embassy and OXO promote children books as part of the ‘We are all equal’ project in primary schools in Macedonia.
Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities.
A consultation is being launched on new proposals on eligibility for free 15 hour childcare for two-year-olds.
New Tax-Free Childcare scheme to be increased up to £2,000 per child and extended to all children under 12 within the first year.
Professor Cathy Nutbrown deliver the final report in her review of early-years education.
Willow Bank Primary School has benefited from its partnership with Toddles Wood Pre-School
Three early years settings that are adapting to change and using new techniques to run a sustainable childcare business.
Elizabeth Truss speaks to the Resolution Foundation about how to help working parents and improve outcomes for children.
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