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Low maternity pay forcing new mums to return to work after 12 weeks, says charity

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Oct 15, 2024
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Four in 10 mothers were forced to take 12 weeks or less of maternity leave as a result of low maternity pay, according to a new survey carried out by charity Pregnant Then Screwed survey. Read more

Early entitlement will be referred to as ‘government-funded’, announces DfE

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Oct 15, 2024
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The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that it will now refer to the early entitlement offers as ‘government-funded’ rather than ‘free’ in government communications.Read more

“Early years education too important to be left to chance”, reports Ofsted

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Oct 15, 2024
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A high-quality early years curriculum is important as not all children get the same start in life, Ofsted has stated in a new report.  Read more

A third of working families cut working hours due to challenges accessing early years places

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Oct 7, 2024
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Findings show that working parents have had to cut hours, work overtime and avoid applying for jobs due to shortages.Read more

Education secretary’s conference speech hails importance of early education and outlines first phase of school-based nurseries plan

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Sep 25, 2024
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Bridget Phillipson’s first speech as Secretary of State for Education at the Labour Conference today highlighted Labour’s “mission to deliver opportunity for the next generation”, starting with “our youngest children” and early education. ...Read more

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