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Alliance to investigate impact of school-based nursery policy on PVI early years providers

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Apr 10, 2025
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The Early Years Alliance has filed a Freedom of Information (FoI) Act request to the Department for Education (DfE)Read more

Report shows one in three children not meeting their Early Years Development Goals

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Apr 8, 2025
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One in three children are not meeting their Early Years Development Goals, according to a report by The Centre for Young Lives.Read more

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Alliance CEO criticises "insulting" messaging in school nursery promotions

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Apr 2, 2025
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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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Apr 2, 2025
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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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Apr 1, 2025
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The organisation is raising reports of unreasonably-restrictive provider agreements with the Department for EducationRead more

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