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'Dysfunctional' childcare system in urgent need of reform - report

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The latest DfE statistics show that on 14 October, 751,000 children were attending childcare, which continues to be lower than prior to the pandemic PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Early years attendance improves - but numbers still lower than pre-Covid

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The TUC and Mother Pukka survey found that more than 6,000 mums have had their flexible working request denied or only partially accepted PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Call to make flexible working the 'norm' as thousands of mums' requests are denied

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The National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) will be available from 2022 PHOTO Adobe Stock
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New early years leadership qualification available from Autumn 2022

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The research by UCL reveals how schools are helping to support families impacted by the pandemic Photo Adobe Stock
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Schools acting as ‘first responders’ to families impacted by Covid

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The focus of the project will be on families who need extra support from local authority children’s services PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Five-year University of Oxford study will look at how to improve the lives of children and families

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Children starting school this year have to take tests in English and Maths before the October half-term PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Teachers brand new tests for four- and five-year-olds 'a waste of time'

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4 in 10 working mums feel they have missed out on job promotion due to caring responsibilities PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Working mums feel promotion out of reach - survey

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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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A quarter of schools surveyed have had at least 10 per cent - or five children or staff - that have mixed closely - testing positive for Covid in a 10-day period PHOTO Cath Gaunt
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A quarter of schools reach Covid limit - head teacher survey

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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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Sarah Carr: 'The pandemic has shown how important nurseries are to children, families and our communities' PHOTO NDNA
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'Our sector is resilient, resourceful and endlessly creative'

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