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Survey highlights that children starting primary school are not ready to start school Concerned are being raised by head teachers regarding the amount of children starting school who are unable to use the toilet or speak in full sentences.  A recent survey has found that many children starting reception are unable to take part in classroom … [Read more...] about Teachers concerned that children starting school are not ready

Nursery Workers to use their pay to cover the 30hr Childcare Scheme The 30hrs childcare scheme has now started for many childcare providers, however, according to the New Economics Foundation Think Tank for nurseries to financially survive they would have to pay staff £7.33 per hour, which we know is below the minimum wage.  Paying … [Read more...] about Nursery Workers wages to be slashed

More confusion as parents of two-year-olds are being given 30hr eligibility codes Many parents of two-year-olds are being given 30hr eligibility codes several months early. This is causing more confusion for parents and childcare providers. The HRMC system can't even get it right for three and four-year-olds. Childcare providers are being given … [Read more...] about Two year olds are being given 30hr eligibility codes

IT glitches prevents 3,000 families from claiming two childcare benefits Thousands of parents are unable to claim the childcare benefits they are eligible for due to the HMRC website having IT glitches. This has left thousands of parents still waiting for their applications to be approved.  It has been revealed that the new … [Read more...] about 3,000 families still not able to claim two government childcare schemes

Next step to help reduce child obesity The government are urging food companies to reduce the number of calories in food that is aimed at children, this is to help with child obesity. To help fight child obesity government will hold companies accountable for the number of calories that are found in food that is aimed at children. A … [Read more...] about Reduce the amount of calories in food to help with child obesity

Chiddingstone Nursery announces it will now stay open   Chiddingstone Nursery was close to closing its door, however, the nursery has found a new chair of the management committee which means they will remain open. Prior to the announcement of the potential closure, the nursery was facing financial difficulties and the only … [Read more...] about Chiddingstone Nursery saved from closure

Problems with accessing Tax-Free Childcare leads to parents being offered compensation Accessing the Tax-Free Childcare website has been nothing but trouble for many parents, which has led to many parents missing out on Tax-Free Childcare. When trying to access the website parents are being faced with the message technical difficulties, this … [Read more...] about Parents receive compensation over problems with Tax Free Childcare

Northumberland nursery creates more nursery places following cash boost  30 new childcare places are to be created at a Northumberland nursery following a funding boost. The Early Years Childcare Capital Fund is to support childcare providers in delivering the 30hrs free childcare scheme, Government has allocated £50 million, … [Read more...] about Northumberland nursery to receive cash boost

Nurseries offering the 30hrs will limit the free places and charge parents for extra Many nurseries from September have decided to opt out on offering the extended hours as it is just not financially viable. For nurseries who have decided to offer the 30hrs hours they have limited the free places and will be charging parents for extras just as … [Read more...] about Limiting free places but charging parents for extras

To help nurseries stay afloat, they are being told to iron parents clothes and cook their meals Nursery managers up and down the country are feeling insulted by latest remarks asking them to iron and make parents meals. This would mean staff are working for free. Nurseries who are struggling are being urged to cook and iron parents clothes to … [Read more...] about Nurseries who are struggling told to iron and cook for parents