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Professor Cathy Nutbrown publishes an interim report which explores how to help people working in the early years to improve their skills, knowledge and development.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ofsted is consulting on changes to the way it registers and inspects early years providers, including nurseries and childminders.
The Secretary of State talks about the importance of early years education.
An independent review to strengthen training, qualifications and career opportunities of people working in early education and childcare is launched.
Reforms include a slimmed down curriculum for 0-5-year-olds, more focus on getting children ready for school and free childcare to be more flexible.
Dame Clare Tickell recommends streamlining the EYFS to make it more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn.
Details of the government's new approach to Sure Start children’s centres through statutory guidance.
Children's Minister Sarah Teather outlines the first steps in the government's reform of early years education.
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