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Report finds fewer professional development opportunities for childminders

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Childminders risk being left out of professional development opportunities, a report by the Education Endowment Fund (EEF) has foundRead more

Alliance launches new toolkit to support transition from the early years to school

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The Early Years Alliance has launched a new toolkit to support early years settings when preparing children for the transition from early years education to school. Read more

Ofsted sets out intent to improve inspection plans in response to consultation

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Plans to reform the education inspection system adapted in response to feedback received on the proposed changes, Ofsted has announced in a blog post.   Read more

New DfE guidance on early years nutrition coming into effect in September

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The Department for Education (DfE) has published new guidance on early years nutrition, which will come into effect in September 2025.  Read more

Alliance to investigate impact of school-based nursery policy on PVI early years providers

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The Early Years Alliance has filed a Freedom of Information (FoI) Act request to the Department for Education (DfE)Read more

Report shows one in three children not meeting their Early Years Development Goals

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One in three children are not meeting their Early Years Development Goals, according to a report by The Centre for Young Lives.Read more

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Alliance CEO criticises "insulting" messaging in school nursery promotions

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The Department for Education shared social media posts claiming that school-based nurseries give children "a smoother transition to reception year".Read more
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DfE launches first wave of school nurseries

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The new settings are expected to offer around 6,000 new places in total.Read more

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Alliance challenges inconsistent LA funding agreements

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The organisation is raising reports of unreasonably-restrictive provider agreements with the Department for EducationRead more
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Alliance criticises lack of reference to early years sector in Spring Statement

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The Chancellor did not announce additional support for the early years, despite warnings about the growing pressure on providers.Read more

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