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The disposal of single-use, non-degradable wet wipes is a growing problem and is a leading cause of harm for our water systems and our marine environments PHOTO Adobe Stock
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MP to launch Bill to ban plastic in wet wipes

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The DfE has announced further details of its Early Years Education Recovery programme, which includes reform of qualifications, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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DfE to reform Level 3 early years qualifications

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A draft toolkit to help local authorities develop Family Hubs in their area is being launched at the virtual conference next week, PHOTO Adobe Stock
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National Centre for Family Hubs to launch toolkit at first conference

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The minister for children and families Will Quince MP
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Children’s minister confirms £510m total increase for early years funding  

Funding
June O'Sullivan, chief executive of LEYF says she doesn't believe the Government's investment in childcare will make a 'dent' in the funding shortfall or reduce childcare costs for parents
Opinion

Time to level all the way up

Viewpoint
Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Autumn Budget 2021: £170m for childcare providers

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The Chancellor pledged to increase early years funding for childcare providers in the Budget speech
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Autumn Budget 2021: Early years sector gives cautious welcome to funding increase

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Karen Faux
Opinion

Editor's view – Leading the way

Editor’s View
Carol Payne: 'Support for speaking and understanding language must play a central role in any new early years initiative'
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'Funding for children's speech and language has been sorely lacking'

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak on a visit to Rosedene Nurseries in Northallerton in September 2020
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Spending Review 2021: £500m earmarked for children and families

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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

Health
Parents of pre-school age children surveyed were more likely to have suffered at least one indicator of parental burnout PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Parents facing burnout due to pandemic, finds survey

Families
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

Maintained Nursery Schools
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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