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Research shows Sure Start significantly boosted disadvantaged children’s GCSE results, IFS says

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New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) released today shows that Sure Start had a positive impact on the educational performance of children from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more

Ofsted updates policies on complaints and pausing inspections

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Ofsted has published an updated policy for inspection complaints that it says aims to approach providers’ concerns “fairly, thoroughly and efficiently”.Read more

Labour confirms backing for full childcare and early education expansion plan

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Shadow Education Minister Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that Labour will back the current government's early education and childcare expansion if it wins the next general election.Read more

Minds Still Matter: Alliance names inspiring line-up for online Annual Conference

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The Early Years Alliance has revealed the line-up for its fourth virtual annual conference, which will take place on Thursday 20 June 2024Read more

Parents of two-year-olds set to struggle with early years costs despite new early entitlement funding, new survey finds 

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New research from charity Pregnant Then Screwed suggests that parents eligible for the extended entitlement for two-year-olds will still struggle with costsRead more

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