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EYFS profile to remain statutory for 2016/17

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Aug 11, 2016
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The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) hasÌýtoday announced that the early years foundation stage profile is to remain statutory for the academic year 2016/17.
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It was due to become non-statutory from September...Read more

Alliance writes to DfE over lack of childcare minister

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Aug 8, 2016
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The Pre-school Learning Alliance has written an open letter to the Department of Education (DfE), expressing concerns over the continued lack of early years minister.
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It has been nearly a month since Theresa May...Read more

DfE confirms new early years minister

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Aug 8, 2016
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The DfE has confirmed Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport,Ìýas early years minister.
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The news follows public concerns made by the Alliance both last week and earlier today and comes more than three weeks after...Read more

Alliance publishes 30-hour guide

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Aug 3, 2016
The Alliance has produced an updated guide to the most frequently asked questions about the 30-hour free entitlement offer, due to roll out in 2017.
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The nine-page document covers common queries on a range of topics...Read more

Under-fives should be active for three hours a day

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Aug 2, 2016
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The Department of Health has launched a campaign designed to increase the amount of physical activity undertaken by toddlers and young children to at least three hours a day.
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As part of the campaign, an expert group...Read more

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