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Slight rise in childrenā€™s centre judgements as inspections are suspended

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Nov 19, 2015
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The inspection of childrenā€™s centres has been put on hold pending the outcome of the government consultation, Ofsted has confirmed.

Along with its latest childrenā€™s centre statistics, the inspectorate gave an explanation for the temporary...Read more

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ā€˜Robustā€™ primary assessment needed, Nicky Morgan claims

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Nov 3, 2015
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National tests for seven-year-olds should be reintroduced in England, according to Nicky Morgan.

The education secretary has claimed that ā€œrobustā€ assessment is needed to measure progress in schools.

In an announcement today (3...Read more

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New research questions value of free entitlement for childrenā€™s development

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Oct 22, 2015
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Free early education entitlement does not deliver long-term benefits for childrenā€™s development, according to new findings.

Research carried out by the University of Surrey, the University of Essex and the Institute of Education suggests...Read more

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Child benefit should be conditional on free hours take-up, report claims

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Oct 19, 2015

The receipt of child benefit should be conditional upon all parents eligible for the free entitlement scheme enrolling their children in ā€˜quality pre-school educationā€™, according to a new report.

Promoting more diverse social networks for...Read more

Inquiry launched into life chances strategy

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Oct 17, 2015
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The Commons Work and Pensions and Education Select Committees have launched an inquiry into the governmentā€™s life chances strategy and the role that early years intervention plays in shaping lives.

The inquiry will examine government...Read more

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