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88% of 㽶Ƶapp concerned about impact of setting closures on 30 hours extension plans

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Nine in 10 㽶Ƶapp believe that ongoing early years closures will undermine the volume of places available to accommodate the government’s 30 hours’ early entitlement extension plans.Read more

Ofsted data reveals 4,800 drop in early years provider numbers

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Early years provider numbers continued to plummet in the year to 31 March 2023.Read more
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Alliance to run first-ever Outdoor Connect Roadshow in September

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The event will take place at theShropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
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Baby and toddler groups warn of mass closure risk, new Alliance survey finds

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One in fiveare concerned that their group could permanently close within the next year.Read more
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Alliance CEO accuses government of turning children into “numbers on a Treasury spreadsheet” in annual conference speech

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The event focused on the role of the early years in supporting whole familiesRead more
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Labour Party reportedly mulling means-tested early years offer

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The party is said to have ruled out a universal early entitlement offer.Read more
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Ofsted launches complaints consultation but focuses wider inspection reforms on schools

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Inspectorate announces plans tore-inspect some schoolsgraded inadequate earlierRead more
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DfE proposes early years qualification rule changes in new EYFS consultation

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Changes aimed at boosting workforce numbers are expected to come into force in early 2024Read more
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Universal credit early years changes to take effect on 28 June, government confirms

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The changes will see families receive support upfront with monthly payments increased by 47%Read more
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DfE survey reveals huge pressures on early years sector

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New pulse survey highlights severe financial and staffing challengesRead more

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