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Extending free childcare to 2-year-olds Labour's draft manifesto has been leaked, this includes further plans for the existing childcare system. It has been dismissed as only being a draft. the 45-page document talks about extending the 30hrs free entitlement to all two-year-olds as well as making childcare available for … [Read more...] about A draft of Labour’s manifesto has been leaked

Smarty Pants Day nursery recognised for having 100 percent of their staff trained in Paediatric First Aid Smarty Pants Day Nursery are over the moon after being recognised for having all their staff trained in Paediatric First Aid, the nursery in Tipton has been awarded Millie's Mark endorsement. Millie's Mark is named after Millie Thompson … [Read more...] about All staff Paediatric First Aid trained at Tipton Nursery

'Lemonade' nurseries' campaign has won the backing of the Lib Dem leader Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has backed the 'Lemonade' Nurseries' campaign, this campaign is asking for the government to stop telling parents that the 30hrs offer is free. While the Lib Dem leader was out and about campaigning around … [Read more...] about ‘Lemonade’ nurseries’ campaign backed by Lib Dem leader

Parents to increase their working hours once 30hrs free childcare is introduced It is likely that parents of preschool children are to increase their working hours once the 30hrs free children scheme is introduced in septemeber. As parents are now able to see if they are eligible this will determine whether more parents will be … [Read more...] about Parents to increase their working hours due to 30hrs free childcare

Plans to change Children's Centre and Early Help service in Medway     Due to budget cuts, children centres in Medway are at risk of closure, the risk is due to the changes in governments funding for the early years provision. There have been proposals put forward for Medway council to refocus resources to support children and … [Read more...] about Children centres across Medway run the risk of closure

Mobility Manifesto states that social mobility should be at the heart of the 2017 election For over 20 years The Sutton Trust has been working hard to improve social mobility, however social mobility still remains low in Britain compared to international standards. The Sutton trust has welcomed the emphasis on the free childcare … [Read more...] about Mobility Manifesto urges better provision for disadvantaged children

What are your views on 4-year-olds being tested? It has been said that Government wants to ditch SATs for 7-year-olds and instead test them within the first few weeks of starting school, however, the argument is will this have harmful consequences on the child and are 4-year-olds to young to be tested. Many could argue that testing children … [Read more...] about Should 4 year olds be tested?

What is the reasoning behind Ofsted removing inspection dates on their logos? Many people are wondering why Ofsted have decided to remove inspection dates off logos, is this because it shows a gap between inspections. New logos were recently released for Outstanding and Good providers, these are be used for promotional marketing purposes. The … [Read more...] about Why have Ofsted removed inspection dates?

    A simple explanation of funding rules for children with SEND As many of you know trying to get funding for SEND children has become increasing difficult, often leaving childcare providers having to fund one to one themselves. From April 2017 a local SEN inclusion fund will be set up by local authorities, the Department for … [Read more...] about New funding rules for SEND children

Funding for special educational needs support confirmed From: Department for Education and Edward Timpson Multi-million pound investment to support children and families with special educational needs and disabilities. A multi-million pound package to support children with special educational … [Read more...] about Funding for SEND children confirmed