Government launch Childminding consultation in England

Government launch Childminding consultation in England

Today the Department for Education (DfE) launched a new consultation with Childminders, parents, providers and local authorities asking how Government can attract and retain Childminders. It also announced that applications for 15 hours of government-funded childcare...
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),...