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Schools and early years settings have raised concerns about the way early years inspections are being carried out
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Open letter to Ofsted raises concern over claims of 'harrowing' and 'confusing' early years inspections

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Having inadequate space to play at home was associated with a decline in children's physical activity levels PHOTO Adobe Stock
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New research illustrates the negative impact of the pandemic on young children

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The Treasury has revealed an underspend of billions of pounds on its Tax-Free Childcare scheme PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

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Many teaching assistants are actively seeking other jobs because of low pay, according to Unison PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Low pay forcing school support staff out of ‘job they love’

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According to the SCMA, 1,457 childminders have left the sector in the past five years since the 1,140 hours policy was announced PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Scotland's 1,140 hours has exacerbated the decline in childminders

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Children have a right to play outside in everyday nature, with sticks and puddles PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Outdoor play is 'every child's right'

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Early years settings remain concerned about the impact of wage rises and other costs PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Early years funding for three-and four-years-olds to rise by 17p an hour

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Nanny agencies are concerned there aren't enough nannies to meet parental demand PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Nanny agencies warn of nanny shortage

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Interview - Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s national director for regulation and social care

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Humpty Dumpty Day Nurseries and Pre-Schools
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Analysis: Doubts raised over the impact of next year's rise in funding

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Sam Wass opening Fennies Day Nursery and Pre-school in Walton-on-Thames
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Fennies nursery group partners with TV child psychologist

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Nursery World’s December issue has it all wrapped up

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The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru plan to expand free childcare to all two-year-olds PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Wales plans to make free childcare for two-year-olds universal

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Patrick Butler will manage the Belong village in Chester when it opens next year
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Former childcare operator to manage intergenerational nursery

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The first part of Julie Mountain's A New Vision for Outdoors EYFS Essentials series
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Discover our new series of EYFS Essentials training videos

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The cross-party committee of Lords want the Government to revert back to 2010 levels of spending on early years services PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Cross-party Lords urge ministers to reverse cuts to early years services

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