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A summary of the support given to early years providers to help them run sustainable and successful businesses.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government's plans to help employers attract, retain and develop early years staff.
We invite views on how we should provide an extended entitlement of up to 30 hours' free childcare for working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Assessment of the proposed Childcare Bill.
We’re seeking your evidence on the cost of providing childcare.
How the government is making childcare and early education accessible to more children to give them the best possible start.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
We are consulting on proposed changes to the School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations.
We are seeking views on the early years pupil premium and proposals on participation funding for 2-year-olds.
We are seeking views on our proposals for the provision of early education and childcare following the Children and Families Act 2014.
The department invites views on childcare provider regulatory system reform.
This consultation seeks public views on reforms to the role of local authorities in early education and childcare.
This is a memorandum to the Education Committee of the House of Commons. It provides preliminary assessment of 3 Acts from 2006.
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