Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders in England have warned of further closures and cost rises if energy support is not extended, a new survey by leading early years membership organisation the Early Years Alliance has found.
The survey, which ran online from 17 to 24 October and received 1,265 responses, found that nearly seven in ten (68%) nurseries and pre-schools and three in...
Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance, said:
“Labour’s plans to introduce breakfast clubs for every primary school in England will make a real difference to parents with school-aged children trying to balance their careers and their childcare needs, as well as ensuring that no children start the school day hungry, and so we warmly welcome this proposal.
Ofsted has today published a new strategy for the next 5 years (2022 to 2027 ).
The strategy sets out how Ofsted will continue its work to improve the lives of children and young people, which is more important than ever following the disruption and distress of the past 2 years.
Read Ofsted’s strategy for 2022 to 2027 .
The strategy centres on the fundamental principle that...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in the South West to not miss out on the opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and other out-of-school activities, during the Easter holidays. Tax-Free Childcare provides thousands of eligible working families with up to £500 every three months (or £1,000 if their child is disabled...
Thousands of working families in the South West could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to help with the cost of childcare, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents, ahead of February half term.
Tax-Free Childcare – the 20% childcare top-up – provides eligible working families with up to £500 every three months (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) towards...
