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Alliance and other organisations ask politicians to end childcare “bidding war”

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May 12, 2017
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Alliance, PACEY and NDNA ask political parties not to promise what the sector cannot deliver
The Alliance, along with PACEY and NDNA, has written an open letter to all political parties ahead of the 2017...Read more

Leaked Labour manifesto pledges extended childcare

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May 11, 2017
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Labour pledges “overhaul” of childcare system
A leaked draft of Labour’s manifesto for the upcoming general election has promised an “overhaul” of the current childcare system.

Education Select Committee raises concerns about baseline testing

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May 2, 2017
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Committee advises “caution” regarding the introduction of reception year testing
The House of Commons Education Committee has warned the government about the potentially negative impact of testing and...Read more

Alliance creates ‘need to know’ 30-hours document for parents

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Apr 27, 2017
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Document can be shared with parents to help explain funding concerns
The Alliance has created a downloadable document to help providers explain concerns around early years funding ahead of the roll-out of...Read more

Government publishes 30-hours operational guidance

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Apr 24, 2017
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Guidance for providers and local authorities is made available ahead of the pre-election period
The government has published operational guidance on the 30-hours offer for providers and local authorities...Read more

New EduCare programme now available for Alliance members

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Apr 24, 2017
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Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning is now available free for Alliance members
The Alliance has launched a new online training programme on the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and...Read more

Tax-free childcare scheme and 30-hours offer launch online

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Apr 24, 2017
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Parents of three- and four-year-olds can now sign up for the 30-hour offer online
Working parents can now apply for the government’s 30-hours offer and tax-free childcare scheme using a new digital service...Read more

Prime Minister calls for snap general election

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Apr 18, 2017
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Theresa May announces plans for election to be held on 8 June
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to hold a general election on 8 June, after “reluctantly” realising that it was...Read more

Study links touchscreen use to missed sleep in toddlers

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Apr 18, 2017
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Each hour spent using a tablet leads to 16 minutes less sleep

Toddlers who use a touchscreen spend less time sleeping at night, according to a new study conducted at Birkbeck University and King’s College,...Read more

Government invests additional £50m in capital grants for providers

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Apr 12, 2017
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Additional investment said to create 9,000 new places ahead of the 30-hours roll out
The government has announced that it is investing a further £50 million in capital grants for childcare providers....Read more

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