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DfE to spend £3 million on support for 30-hours offer

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May 23, 2016
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The DfE is to launch a tender for a two-year contract to support the 30-hours free childcare initiative, on which it plans to spend approximately £3 million.
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It will look for a national organisation or consortium to...Read more

Further local authorities reveal funding for 30-hours pilot

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May 16, 2016
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Local authorities in Northumberland, Hertfordshire and the London Borough of Newham have now revealed funding details for their 30-hours childcare pilot, following...Read more

Thousands of under-fives not ‘school ready’, study claims

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May 10, 2016
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Nearly a third of children are not ‘school ready’ when they start reception, with many not toilet-trained, a national survey has claimed.
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The State of Education survey – carried out by schools support service The...Read more

The Impact of GCSE English and maths requirements on recruitment and retention in the early years sector

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May 6, 2016
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Chrissy Meleady, Chair of the Early Years Trailblazer Group considers the findings of a recent survey of nursery employers on their experiences of the new GCSE English and maths requirements for newly qualified staff to be counted in the EYFS...Read more

Alliance Case Study

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May 6, 2016
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Richard KnightÌýshares his experience of working with theÌýAlliance, and discusses his progression through the Alliance's Early Years Traineeship and Level 3 Ìýchildcare and early learning course....Read more

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