Today (16 July) Coram Family and Childcare published its 21st annual Holiday Childcare Survey. This survey looks at the costs and availability of childcare during the holidays in Great Britain. On the cost and availability of holiday childcare: The average weekly...
Are you currently using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax? We want to hear from you. Coram PACEY has launched a new survey to understand how the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is affecting childminders. Your feedback will help us build...
Today (9 July), Ofsted has published its latest data on early years and childcare providers in England.  Change in provider numbers  The overall number of providers registered with Ofsted at 31 March 2026 is 59,676, a fall of 720 or 1% since 31 March 2025.   This...
Today (8 July) Bridget Phillipson, The Secretary of State for Education, will give a keynote speech in Oxford advocating for the Government to expand the funded early years entitlement offer to benefit all children.  Currently, the early years entitlement offer of 30...
We are thrilled to announce the publication of ‘It Takes a Village’, a new magazine for parents/carers and families! This magazine, to be published twice a year, brings together voices from childcare and education experts, parents, and communities to offer practical...
Today (6 July 2026) the Department for Education published a consultation: Changes to the funding system for early years entitlements seeking views on proposals for early years funding reform in England. What is being proposed? The DfE’s consultation document sets out...
