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Report links early language to child wellbeing

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Research from the Early Intervention Foundation suggests early language is as important as obesity as a sign of wellbeingRead more
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Rules on ratios could be relaxed for childminders with 30-hours children

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DfE says that childminders may be able to work outside of current ratios if they provide wraparound careRead more
Baseline assessment to be introduced

Government announces plans to introduce new baseline assessment

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EYFS Profile will remain, but will be more aligned with the KS1 curriculumRead more
Education secretary Justine Greening is set to appear in front of the Education Select Committee

Education secretary to face 30 hours questions from select committee

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Justine Greening will be expected to explain the DfE's work on schools funding, GCSE changes and the implementation of the 30 hours in an upcoming committee hearing.Read more
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UK public spending on early years among lowest in OECD, report reveals

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Less than half of early year spending in the UK comes from public sources, the second lowest of all OECD countriesRead more

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