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Coutinho cabinet reshuffle causes concern at crucial moment for the early years sector

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Aug 31, 2023
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Rishi Sunak has confirmed that Claire Coutinho, Conservative MP and former children, families and wellbeing minister, has been promoted to the cabinet. Read more

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Each region in England struggling with early years recruitment, according to TUC analysis

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Aug 29, 2023
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95% of English councils say that early years providers in their area are finding it difficult to recruit staffRead more

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Expansion of fully-funded early years SENCo training announced by DfE

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Aug 25, 2023
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A further 2000 funded SENCo training places for early years staff announced by DfERead more

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Alliance joins new coalition uniting voices of families, professionals, and charities in early years sector

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Aug 21, 2023
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The Early Years Alliance is part of a new early years-focused coalition, alongside other leading early years organisations and charities.Read more

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Landlords urged to allow childminders to work from own homes

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Aug 21, 2023
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Childminders who live in rented housing should be allowed to run their business from home, the government has said. Read more

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