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Families may not get first choice of early years places, government warns

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Bridget Phillipson warns of impact of ongoing staffing shortages.Read more

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One in four children not toilet-trained before school, charity warns

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A new report warns that school staff are diverting 2.5 hours a day supporting children who are not toilet-trained.Read more

Survey reveals tackling low pay and workforce morale key to recruitment and retention in early years

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Addressing poor pay and valuing the workforce are key to tackling the early years staffing crisis, according to a new survey by the Early Years Alliance.聽Read more

Report states early years settings 鈥榚ssential鈥 to driving earlier SEND intervention and support

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The early years sector is 鈥渨ell placed to act as the foundation of an inclusive education system鈥, according to an independent report by ISOS Partnership.Read more

DfE statistics show continued difficulties with early years places and costs

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Parents of children under four cite ongoing concerns with the affordability and availability of early years places in a survey from the Department for Education (DfE).Read more

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