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

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Mar 20, 2025
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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

New National Insurance cost support excludes private and voluntary early years providers

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Mar 18, 2025
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The government has today published new guidance on a government grant for increasing National Insurance contributions that confirms private and voluntary early years providers are not eligible for this support. Read more

Parents set to face shortages of government-funded early years places and rising costs

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Mar 13, 2025
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Early years settings and childminders in England have warned they are likely to limit the number of government-funded places on offer and increase their prices, a new survey by the Early Years Alliance has found.  Read more

Report shows child safeguarding reviews silent on issues around race and racism

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Mar 12, 2025
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The safeguarding needs of children from Black, Asian and mixed-heritage households are not being met, according to a new report by The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel (TCSPRP). Read more

Early years settings and families invited to take part in toilet training research

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Mar 12, 2025
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Researchers at University College London (UCL) are urging early years settings, schools, and families to take part in a project focused on toilet training.Read more

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