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Alliance CEO criticises "insulting" messaging in school nursery promotions

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The Department for Education shared social media posts claiming that school-based nurseries give children "a smoother transition to reception year".Read more
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DfE launches first wave of school nurseries

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The new settings are expected to offer around 6,000 new places in total.Read more

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Alliance challenges inconsistent LA funding agreements

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The organisation is raising reports of unreasonably-restrictive provider agreements with the Department for EducationRead more
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Alliance criticises lack of reference to early years sector in Spring Statement

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The Chancellor did not announce additional support for the early years, despite warnings about the growing pressure on providers.Read more

Coram annual report shows disadvantaged and SEND children more likely to struggle to access early years provision

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Disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more likely to struggle to access early years provision in England than their peers, according to Coram Family and Childcare’s annual Childcare Survey....Read more

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