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Peter Andre angers childcare workers with the comments on government free childcare scheme   The famous singer Peter Andre has received backlash from nursery workers and childcare providers over his recent comments regarding the government's free childcare plans.   Peter wrote: "A survey has found that one in five … [Read more...] about Childcare providers unhappy with Peter Andre recent comments

Why not join in Outdoor Classroom Day 2017 On the 18th May 2017, it is Outdoor Classroom dDay where all nurseries and schools up and down the country will be celebrating this outdoor day. It is a global campaign to encourage children to get outdoors and inspire outdoor learning. Over the years the annual event has seen thousands of … [Read more...] about Are you joining in Outdoor Classroom Day 2017?

 The Department for Education has published an operational guidance for the 30hrs free childcare A new guidance outlining the 30hrs free childcare has been published by the Department for Education for local authorities and childcare providers. It explains what early years providers should do in order to meet the requirements of the … [Read more...] about Operational Guidance for the 30hrs free childcare published

Parents can start applying for the 3ohrs free childcare and the new Tax Free childcare scheme from today Working parents can start applying for the two latest government schemes from today. These schemes are the new Tax free childcare which will begin immediately and the 30hrs free childcare scheme which is being rolled out across the rest of the … [Read more...] about Start applying for 30hrs free childcare from today

Theresa May wins parliament's backing of an election on the 8th June Prime Minister sprung a surprise on the nation about holding an election on the 8th of June, only a handful of people know about it. With the election to go ahead, it could be a perfect opportunity to rethink the 30hrs free childcare scheme which was a decision made by … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Theresa May announces an election

A fifth of nurseries will not be taking part in the Government's 30hrs free childcare scheme The Government 30hrs, free childcare scheme, could be under threat, as a fifth of nurseries will not be participating in the scheme. Many nursery owners and childminders are concerned about the amount of money they will be losing, however if … [Read more...] about 30hrs free childcare scheme under threat

 New report argues that Government should reverse its plans to double the free childcare entitlement A report by Think Tank  Localis outlines a proposal that free childcare should be expanded on a means-tested basis, families on a low income would still be able to access fifteen hours of free childcare and an additional fifteen … [Read more...] about New research- Targeting Affordable Childcare

Chaos in the childcare sector The attempt to create further childcare places has led to chaos for all childcare providers including childminders.  Instead of creating more childcare places it has done the opposite, and some providers have had to close. Further money is being invested in helping providers offer more childcare places, … [Read more...] about New money invested to help create childcare places

Bradford is set to benefit from a grant of half a million pounds to invest in creating more childcare places  Half a million pounds is being invested in Bradford to fund around 200 new childcare places. It has been announced by the Department for Education that this is part of a multi-million-pound investment in childcare to help support … [Read more...] about Bradford receive more money to increase childcare places

170 new childcare places due to £500k boost from Government   Over a 170 new childcare places will be available in Swindon thanks to a near £500,000 boost from Government. This will mean families will benefit from the extra childcare places available, meaning more children will be accessing early education. The £500,000 boost from the … [Read more...] about Over 170 new childcare places in Swindon