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),...
Childminders included in wraparound childcare guidance for schools

Brand new recruitment campaign for early years launched

A new national recruitment campaign has been launched in England by the Department of Education today across TV, cinema, online, radio and out of home advertising to encourage people to start a career working with small children ahead of the first phase of the largest...