Ofsted Big Listen

Ofsted Big Listen

Ofsted chief will put disadvantaged children first, as he launches ‘Big Listen’ to hear from parents and professionals. Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector will pledge to put the interests of disadvantaged children at the heart of future reforms, as he launches a major...
Changes for our sector in the Spring Budget 2024

Changes for our sector in the Spring Budget 2024

Today, in the Spring Budget, the Government confirmed plans to increase the annual funding to the early years sector (estimated to be up to £500m). This increase will be based on a trackable indexing mechanism to ensure fees are in line with general inflation (CPI),...
Altering assumptions

Altering assumptions

Helen Gilbert Outdated misconceptions may be causing some childcare settings to shy away from welcoming children with Down syndrome. But early years providers are ideally placed to help children with the condition to flourish. George McCullagh, the oldest person in...
Support and keep safe

Support and keep safe

Kellie Smith Do you have safeguarding concerns? Maybe you’re worried about a child within your care, or your own setting has come under scrutiny. Either way, there is help and support at hand. For anyone working within an early years setting, protecting the child from...