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The House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment to the Childcare Bill that requires government to carry out a comprehensive funding review before rolling out the 30-hour childcare pledge.

Peers voted 222 - 209 in favour of the...Read more

More five-year-olds than ever are achieving the expected standards in maths and literacy, according to new figures published today (13 October) by the...Read more

The 30-hour entitlement will be available to more than 5,000 children as part of the scheme’s pilot, Nicky Morgan has announced.

The education secretary confirmed that 70 local authorities have opted to take part in piloting the scheme...Read more

Parents will have the right to request out-of-school care under new plans proposed by David Cameron.

The proposals will see primary schools, academies and free schools offering breakfast, after-school and holiday club provision at the...Read more

Parents will have the right to request out-of-school care under new plans proposed by David Cameron.

The proposals will see primary schools, academies and free schools offering breakfast, after-school and holiday club provision at the...Read more

A ‘lack of clarity’ is indicated by responses to the government’s call for evidence on the cost of providing childcare, according to anÌý...Read more

Concerns that the government will ‘significantly underfund’ the 30 hours free entitlement scheme have been highlighted by new research.

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A new campaign launched by the Family and Childcare Trust is calling for the reallocation of funding to make childcare more flexible.

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France’s childcare system provided a source of inspiration for Sam Gyimah duringÌý.

The...Read more

A number of early years experts, academics and organisations have expressed their support for the Pre-school Learning Alliance’sÌý...Read more