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Less than half of the current eligible families are using Tax-Free Childcare PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Tax-Free Childcare continues to be used by less than half the families eligible  

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The independent review into children's social care calls for radical reform of the system PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government commits to children's social care reform after review calls for a 'fundamental reset'

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The Alliance warns that changes to ratios will lead to more overstretched staff
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Nine in 10 early years settings oppose Government plans to change childcare ratios

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The IFS highlights how existing Government childcare policies support a 'minority' of parents, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Ministers urged to 'think carefully' when introducing new policies to reduce childcare costs

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Charity Working Families wants flexible working to be accessible to all, including industries that are less suited to home working, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Flexible working should not be the 'preserve of those who work at a desk'

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Baroness Hallett is chairing the inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic PHOTO UK Parliament
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Covid inquiry widens to include focus on children and inequality

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The theme of the The Early Years Alliance’s National Week of Play aims to inspire children to connect with nature
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National Week of play to focus on helping children build relationship with the natural world

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The Queen's speech, to mark the state opening of Parliament, was delivered by Prince Charles PHOTO UK Parliament
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Queen's speech criticised for failing to provide immediate help for 'struggling families'

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Millions of adults have skipped meals due to the rise in the cost of living - reveal the findings analysed by The Food Foundation PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Growing number of families skipping meals as cost of living crisis 'bites' deeper

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Children with SEND in North and West Northamptonshire are unable to apply for high needs funding to support their care in early years settings PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Northamptonshire children with high needs locked out of early years funding

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Chief scientific adviser Professor Lucy Chappell: 'It’s crucial every woman has access to the support they need'
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How to give new mums and babies the best possible start

Families
Tens of thousands of parents and those in the education sector have given their backing to calls for the prime minister to rethink plans to reduce staff: child ratios PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Thousands of parents and childcare staff back petitions against PM’s plans to relax ratios

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The Department of Health and Social Care is looking for new parents' view on maternal support, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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New parents invited to contribute to 10-year plan to improve mental health support

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Interview - Andrea Leadsom

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Health & Nutrition - Going hungry

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The research by JRF on behalf of Little Village, which reveals over a million young children are in poverty, recommends 'affordable childcare for all'
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Over one million babies and young children are living in poverty - report

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