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Headteachers call for more early years funding

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May 3, 2016
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The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) called for better funding and status for the early years sector at its annual conference in Birmingham last weekend.
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The school leaders’ union said that existing...Read more

Funding revealed for York’s 30-hours pilot

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Apr 29, 2016
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Early years settings in York will receive an average of £3.66 per hour if they take part in the 30-hours childcare pilot, Nursery World reports.
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The City of York council has allegedly confirmed that its providers...Read more

Parents back providers for reversal of GCSE requirements

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Apr 25, 2016
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A new poll has revealed that 70% of parents disagree with the government’s GCSE policy which states that all Level 3 practitioners must have at least a C in English and maths in order to be able to count in the ratios. Alternative...Read more

DfE unable to confirm release date of 30-hours pilot results

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Apr 22, 2016
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At a Commons public accounts committee hearing earlier this week, DfE officials were unable to confirm when the results of its 30-hours pilot will be available, Children & Young People now reports.
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The scheme is...Read more

Childcare providers fear closure over 30-hours offer, survey shows

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Apr 20, 2016
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Half of childcare providers fear that they may be forced to close as a result of the 30-hours free childcare entitlement initiative, a new survey from the Alliance has discovered.
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Approximately 1500 childcare...Read more

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