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Consultation on childcarer disqualification rules excludes childminders

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May 6, 2016
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A new government consultation on the changes to disqualification arrangements for childcare workers will apply only to schools and non-domestic registered settings.
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The government plans to revise arrangements for...Read more

30 providers withdraw from 30-hours pilot in York

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May 4, 2016
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More than 30 early years providers in York have pulled out of the 30-hours free entitlement ‘early implementation’ scheme due to insufficient funding.
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Headteachers call for more early years funding

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May 3, 2016
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The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) called for better funding and status for the early years sector at its annual conference in Birmingham last weekend.
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The school leaders’ union said that existing...Read more

Funding revealed for York’s 30-hours pilot

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Apr 29, 2016
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Early years settings in York will receive an average of £3.66 per hour if they take part in the 30-hours childcare pilot, Nursery World reports.
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The City of York council has allegedly confirmed that its providers...Read more

Parents back providers for reversal of GCSE requirements

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Apr 25, 2016
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A new poll has revealed that 70% of parents disagree with the government’s GCSE policy which states that all Level 3 practitioners must have at least a C in English and maths in order to be able to count in the ratios. Alternative...Read more

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