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Nurseries reject plan to relax ratios and warn it won’t lower childcare costs

Around nine in 10 nurseries and pre-schools in England are opposed to government plans to relax childcare ratios, with just 2% indicating that changes to ratio rules would result in them lowering fees for parents, a new survey conducted by leading early years organisation the Early Years Alliance has revealed.

Children and families minister Will Quince has confirmed that the...

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Thousands more children to benefit from free breakfast clubs

National School Breakfast Programme to support children in disadvantaged areas over next two years

From: Department for Education and Vicky Ford MP

Thousands of children in disadvantaged areas in England will be offered nutritious breakfasts in the next two academic years, to better support their attainment, wellbeing and readiness to learn.

A healthy...

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Free summer activities pack to entertain families over the summer

The charity Family Action has produced a free, downloadable activities pack ‘Creating Happy Memories’ that is full of lots of fun ideas to help families have a great summer at very little or no cost.

With all the uncertainty about whether people can travel abroad for their holidays, many families will be holidaying in the UK or having a staycation at home. Parents may be worrying...

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