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The Early Years Alliance survey suggests there is strong opposition among childminders about joining an agency, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Making childminder agencies compulsory would lead to 'mass exodus' of profession – survey

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The coalition of 100 charities, professional bodies and trade associations, is calling for urgent action to increase the specialist workforce for children and young people PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Coalition of experts call on Government to urgently address SEND workforce shortage

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Oak National Academy has amended its website following sector feedback, but has not included all areas of learning
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DfE-funded website still fails to include all EYFS areas of learning despite amendment

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ICAPE want current testing in primary schools to be replaced by a system that prioritises children's learning PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Educators call for primary school testing to be scrapped

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Thousands of protesters attended the 'March of the Mummies' in London and cities around the UK PHOTO Angela Christofilou
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Thousands turn out for 'March of the Mummies' childcare protest

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MPs will debate the petition against the relaxation of ratios on 14 November, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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MPs to debate petition against the relaxation of ratios

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Findings from the survey of childminders highlighted how increased paperwork is impacting upon their practice, contributing to the decline of the workforce, PHOTO SCMA
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Scottish childminders call for major reform to inspections that are 'geared' towards nurseries

Funding
Nick Gibb (pictured) has returned to the DfE, along with Robert Halfon, PHOTO GOV.UK
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Gibb and Halfon back at the Department for Education

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Gillian Keegan has been appointed Secretary of State for Education by new PM Rishi Sunak PHOTO Twitter @educationgovuk
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New PM Rishi Sunak appoints Gillian Keegan as education secretary

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Recent turmoil in the Conservative government has put childcare plans on hold PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government keeps the early years sector guessing on childcare reforms

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PM Rishi Sunak pictured in September 2020, when he was Chancellor, visiting Rosedene Nurseries in Northallerton, North Yorkshire to thank them for caring for key worker children in lockdown
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Sector sets out its priorities for new PM Rishi Sunak

Policy & Politics
Kelly Tolhurst, the minister for schools and childhood, has reiterated the package of support on offer for the early years sector PHOTO GOV.UK
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DfE reaffirms its commitment to helping young children impacted by the pandemic

Policy & Politics
Liz Truss giving her resignation speech outside Number 10 on 20 October 2020
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Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

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The analysis finds that low-income families will see little benefit from the cut in National Insurance, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Low income families will be pushed to the 'brink of survival' if benefits don't rise with inflation

Families
Inflation has returned to a 40-year high amid the cost-of-living crisis, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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More pressure put on families as inflation returns to 40-year high

Families
The data from the Food Foundation reveals a 'worsening' picture of food insecurity among families in the UK PHOTO Adobe Stock
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'Alarming' increase in food insecurity as millions are forced to skip meals

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