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Nearly nine in 10 parents of under-fives worried for their children’s future life chances, survey reveals

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UNICEF UK is calling on the new government to do more for young families and commit to a National Baby and Toddler Guarantee.Read more
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New EPI report highlights widening disadvantage gap at age five

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Analysis of attainment data reveals that disadvantaged five-year-olds were 4.6 months behind their peers in 2023.Read more

DfE statistics show all-time low in two-year-olds registered for 15-hour entitlement

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The number of eligible two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement offer fell by 7% in January 2024 compared to the previous year, new statistics released by the...Read more

Data shows continued drop in number of registered early years providers

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± has released statistics revealing that the number of registered early years providers fell by 2% between March 2023 and March 2024.Read more

Stephen Morgan appointed as minister with responsibility for early years

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Labour MP Stephen Morgan has been confirmed as the minister with responsibility for the early years. Read more

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Bridget Phillipson appointed as education secretary following Labour election victory

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Ms Phillipson had previously held the role of shadow educatiion secretary since November 2021.Read more

The Labour party wins the 2024 general election with a ‘landslide victory’

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The Labour party have won the 2024 UK general election with a current total of 412 seats and a majority of 174, in what many are calling a ‘landslide victory’.Read more

Alliance announces details of next Connect Roadshow in Bradford

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The Early Years Alliance has announced the details of its next in-person Alliance Connect Roadshow.   Read more

Over 60% of families unconvinced by early education and childcare manifesto pledges, EECC reports

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The Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) has published polling by More in Common highlighting a lack of confidence among young families in the main political parties’ election manifestos.Read more

Coram research shows lack of confidence in the future phases of the entitlement expansion

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Coram Family and Childcare has today published research highlighting a lack of confidence in the sector on the future phases of the entitlement expansion.Read more

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