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SEED report identifies good practice for early years

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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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Dorest, Leicester, North Yorkshire and Tower Hamlets join the government’s 30 hours scheme ahead of schedule
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Four more councils 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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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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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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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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