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Starring role on TV football show for Hertfordshire firm's interactive sports technology, developed with funding from Innovate UK.
childcare.co.uk announced as the winner of a DfE competition to find innovative ways to help parents choose the right childcare.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Sam Gyimah writes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw on the suspension of Ofsted's children's centre inspections.
Information and guidance for inspectors about Ofsted's inspection work in the early years sector.
The government has launched a new online tool for schools to give parents advice and tips on preparing their children for adult life.
Includes: diabetes risks, e-cigarettes, start of MenB vaccination for infants, MenACWY for teens and further groups for shingles vaccine.
Leading campaigner Natasha Devon becomes first ever Department for Education mental health champion.
PHE hails the start of a new vaccination programme, which offers young children protection against meningococcal group B (MenB) disease.
Letter from Nick Hudson, Ofsted's Director for Early Education to the early years sector.
Education Secretary calls on councils and childcare providers to come forward as first to deliver 30 hours free childcare in September 2016.
Letter from Sir Michael Wilshaw HMCI to early years providers about changes to inspection from September 2015.
Ofsted reports improvement in the quality of assessment for vulnerable children.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission respond to Sir Martin Narey’s report on Rainsbrook secure training centre
Deregulatory childcare measures from January 2016 to include single registration of multiple premises and flexibilities for childminders.
Report highlights widespread and serious failings in Sunderland City Council’s services for children and young people.
Local agencies failing to work together effectively to protect vulnerable children will be held to account by new joint targeted inspections
Children and Families Minister Edward Timpson speaks about his vision for reform and innovation at the ADCS conference.
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech at the launch of Ofsted's early years report 2015.
Advice to clarify schools and childcare providers' role under the new 'prevent duty', and to help protect children from radicalisation.
Exit requirements for English and maths will ensure high quality childcare for all.
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