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Local authorities confused over 30-hours offer

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Feb 8, 2017
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Half of Ï㽶ÊÓƵapp are not sure if they will be able to extend the 15-hours offer in September
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More than half of local authorities are unsure if there will be enough childcare places available in their area...Read more

Childcare report criticises EYFS

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Feb 6, 2017
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The Institute of Economic Affairs report arguesÌýin favour of scrapping government intervention in the childcare sector
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A new report has criticisedÌýthe EYFS and arguedÌýagainst government-...Read more

Alliance publishes funding rate database

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Jan 31, 2017
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Database of 2017/18 funding rates complied for early years providers
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The Alliance is creating a database of early years funding rates ahead of huge changes to the way places are funded for three- and four-...Read more

Four out of five parents say they will use 30-hour offer

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Jan 27, 2017
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Working parents say they are likely to take up additional funded hours in September
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Four out of five parents will take up additional funded childcare hours when the 30-hours offer comes into place,...Read more

SEED report identifies good practice for early years

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Jan 27, 2017
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Report says that skilled workforce and tailored curriculum are the key to success
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Tailored curriculums, skilled staff and an open culture have been highlighted as key features of good practice in early...Read more

Government expands 30-hour ‘free childcare’ trial

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Jan 27, 2017
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Dorest, Leicester, North Yorkshire and Tower Hamlets join the government’s 30 hours scheme ahead of schedule
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Four more Ï㽶ÊÓƵapp have signed up to the government’s 30-hour ‘free childcare’ scheme, ahead of...Read more

Tulip Siddiq resigns from frontbench

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Jan 27, 2017
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Shadow early years minister resigns from Labour's shadow cabinet
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Tulip Siddiq has resigned from her role as shadow early years minister, after less than four months in the role.
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Important information regarding Tax Free Childcare

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Jan 26, 2017
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HMRC have confirmed to the Alliance that all childcare providers who wish to enrol in the forthcoming Tax-Free Childcare scheme will need a Unique Tax-payer Reference (UTR).
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HMRC are currently in the process
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Smarter training - Professional development with the Alliance

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Jan 23, 2017
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With so many changes in the sector, training and professional development is more important than ever. Michael Freeston, director of quality improvement at the Alliance, introduces a new solution: SMARTpd.
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Government has underestimated demand for 30 hours scheme, says Alliance

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Jan 23, 2017
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Research by Ceeda suggests that tens of thousands could miss out on funded places
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The government has underestimated the level of demand for the 30-hour funded childcare offer, according to independent...Read more

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