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PHOTO Without a substantial increase in early years funding more settings could close, sector representatives warn Adobe Stock
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‘National living wage’ rise from April will lead to 'fear and worry' for nurseries

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The report from the Children's Alliance makes a number of recommendations about upskilling the early years workforce PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Health and wellbeing study urges ministers to invest more in the early years workforce

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Nursery school campaigners on the march to Downing Street on 19 October PHOTO: NAHT
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Nursery schools petition Chancellor ahead of spending review

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The coalition of children's charities and organisations have outlined what they believe should be the spending priorities for the Chancellor
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Spending Review Autumn 2021: Chancellor urged to invest in babies and children

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Covid has affected children's learning throughout England, but particularly in the north and the Midlands PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Pupils face income loss of £46,000 due to Covid disruption

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The Petitions Committee wants the Government to commission an independent review into funding and affordability of childcare PHOTO Adobe Stock
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MPs urge ministers to look at ways to provide 'greater security' to childcare sector

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The funding will be used to support children and families across Wales
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Wales pledges £36.6m to support Covid recovery for children and families

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A total of 87 per cent of the children taking up a funded place are accessing the full 1,140 hours, according to the latest figures for the end of August, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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More than 79,000 children in Scotland taking up their 1,140-hour place

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Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi spoke about the Government's priorities in his speech at the Conservative party conference
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Education secretary announces plans to 'invest' in early years staff

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Nursery schools need more than 'a temporary fix' to funding, say campaigners PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Call on Government for long-term funding for maintained nursery schools

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The Department for Education is said to be considering plans to change staff: child ratios so that one member of staff could look after five children under two PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Ministers reportedly planning to change staff: child ratios for under-twos 'to cut childcare costs'

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The FSB has warned of a 'dangerous moment' for small businesses as Government financial support is withdrawn amid increased operating costs PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Small businesses face a challenging autumn, warns business organisation

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Julie Morgan, Wales' deputy minister for social services
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Welsh Government announces extra £1.5m for childcare and playwork sector

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Bispham Endowed Primary School in Blackpool is delivering the Natterbox Nook sessions
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Music and storytelling activities to boost children's communication skills

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More than three-quarters of parents who were unable to access a service, typically offered in children’s centres, worried about the impact on themselves or their child PHOTO Adobe Stock
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4.3 million parents could be without access to early support services

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Schools and colleges can apply for funding from the DfE to pay for mental health training
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Government launches new mental health training for schools

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