Today (17 July) Coram Family and Childcare published its 20th annual Holiday Childcare Survey. This looks at the costs and availability of childcare during the holidays in Great Britain. On the cost of holiday childcare: Holiday childcare club costs have risen 4% in...
Today (16 July) the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) has published its annual Pulse Check report with polling conducted by More in Common showing public attitudes towards early education and childcare in England. Key findings: 60% of parents of...
What is the Department for Education proposing? The Department for Education has asked for views on a proposal to change the indoor floor space requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework for providers in England. The DfE is proposing...
This afternoon (7 July) the Government published its early years strategy, ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’ backed by £1.5 billion in funding over the next three years to improve children’s education and health outcomes in England. This “landmark strategy”...
Today (11 June) the Chancellor announced the Spending Review 2025, setting out how money will be allocated among governmental departments. This plays a key part in shaping policy decisions to achieve the Governments Plan for Change, which includes a focus on the early...
