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Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman: 'We will do everything in our power to help every child gain the best start in life.’
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Ofsted launches five-year strategy to take account of pandemic's impact on youngest children

Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
There has been a rise in the number of nursery-age children that are eligible for free school meals PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Thousands of nursery children in poverty could be missing out on free school meals

Child Poverty
Amanda Spielman said she hopes the downturn in take-up of two-year-old places will 'reverse' as normal life returns.
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Children’s self-care and social skills delayed by the pandemic, says Ofsted

Inspection
The CPP research finds that women are having to reduce their working hours due to childcare responsibilities PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

Women providing 23 billion hours of unpaid childcare

Families
The Government plans to withdraw Covid testing in schools after Friday 1 April
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Government to end regular Covid testing of children in schools

Coronavirus
Many nurseries struggle to access extra funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Early years settings struggle to access funding for rising numbers of young children with SEND

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Features

Men in Childcare - In the balance

Practice
Many families struggle to access support for their children PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government launches SEND green paper

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Downfield Primary School in Dundee celebrates World Book Day in an inclusive way for all children PHOTO Child Poverty Action Group
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Children in poverty miss out on dress-up days

Child Poverty
News

Councils underspent £55m in early years funding which failed to reach providers

30 Hours Free Childcare
Coram CEO Dr Carol Homden
Opinion

As the Childcare Survey turns 21, we demand change for the next generation

Viewpoint
Anthony Bromirski: 'With tight budgets, it’s important to be savvy about what funding is available to offset training costs'
Opinion

Leverage the levy: your guide to accessing apprenticeships' funding

Apprenticeships
Childminders can now continue to operate if they have a household member with Covid PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

Childminders secure victory over Covid rules preventing them from operating

Coronavirus
The NFER research suggests the learning development of children in Y1 and Y2 has been impacted the most by Covid-19, PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

Covid-19 affected the learning development of the youngest pupils the most

Coronavirus
MPs say the Government's catch-up scheme is not reaching the children who need it most PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

National tutoring catch-up scheme failing disadvantaged pupils, say MPs

Policy & Politics
The findings from the poll commissioned by Comic Relief for Red Nose Day highlight parents' concerns about their children's mental health
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Parents concerned about the lack of mental health support for children

Families

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