Largest ever expansion of free childcare in England backed by fair funding for all age groups
Nurseries and childminders are a step closer today to rolling out the government’s largest ever expansion of free childcare, as a fair funding formula is set out for the extension of free childcare to cover all ages from nine months to the start of school.
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Early years sector backs calls to scrap single-word Ofsted judgements as nurseries, preschools and childminders say inspections are their main cause of stress
Early years providers are calling for single-word Ofsted judgements to be scrapped, as a new survey by leading membership organisation the Early Years Alliance found that Ofsted inspections are the main regular cause of stress for early...
Following the ambitious announcement of extra funded early education and care for children and families in the Spring Budget, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has found providers need urgent support with staffing and that all promised funding must reach the front-line, if they are to deliver this policy.
This is such a crucial time for providers that NDNA held two events in...
Tax-Free Childcare could save families money on their childcare costs during the Easter school holidays .
With the Easter school holidays nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families not to miss out on government help to pay for childcare.
Tax-Free Childcare can pay for any approved childcare for children aged 11 or under, or 16 if the child has a disability. More...
BUDGET 2023: Government must focus on early years availability and accessibility as well as cost, warns Alliance, following new FOI investigation
The government must take urgent action to ensure that families can access early years places when and where they need them, and not just focus on tackling rising costs, at this week’s Budget, leading early years organisation the Early Years Alliance...
If you and your partner are able to find jobs that have shift work then you may be able to work your shifts around each other to minimise the amount of childcare you will need.
2 . Try and job share with a friend or family member
You may find that your friends or family are in a similar situation to you, so you may be able to buddy up with another family and share the...
The government’s underfunding of childcare places in England has led to an 87% increase in nursery closures, with the average setting losing more than £32,000 a year just for their 15-hour funded places for three and four-year-olds.
This figure can be doubled for nurseries with children on the 30-hour offer, which National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) says is just not sustainable for any...
Whether parents-to-be are a dab-hand at DIY, have a passion for all things interiors, or dread the idea of decorating, Mokee’s interior tips to creating a nursery will help parents tackle the all-important baby room.
· Be practical and realistic- parents-to-be should set expectations in line with their budget. Budgets will only get you so far, so parents need to make the most of what they’re...
