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SMARTpd: Supporting members to improve practice

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Dec 12, 2017
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In November, the Chair of a member setting contacted the Alliance to seek support ahead of an Ofsted inspection. During the initial telephone conversation it became clear there were many complex issues to be addressed. So our quality...Read more

SEED study reports a rise in early years quality

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Dec 8, 2017
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Government-funded study says that group settings have improved over time Read more
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Universal credit could open up early years funding for 8,000 more two-year-old children

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Dec 6, 2017
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DfE says that new plans will open up funding to more disadvantaged familiesRead more

DfE statistics reveal inequalities at reception level

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Nov 30, 2017
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Just 56% of children eligible for free school meals reach a 'good level of development' by the end of receptionRead more

Ofsted calls on government to review the EYFS

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Nov 30, 2017
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Ofsted says that Reception year is a "missed opportunity"Read more

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