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European academics warn of childcare divide
The current ‘two tier’ childcare system operating in Europe puts children at risk of inequality and exclusion from early childhood services, according to some...
Compass argues public service childcare case
Childcare should become a public service with the government providing the lion’s share of funding, according to a new report from left-wing think tank...
DfES consults on data protection regulations
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is seeking views on arrangements for collecting individual child level information from early years providers funded to...
Ofsted framework released
Ofsted has published a new framework document to inform providers and representative groups how it carries out regulation work.The framework describes the main elements...
Draft barring regulations published
The Department for Education and Skills has published draft regulations for consultation which will mean that individuals cautioned, as well as convicted, for sexual...
NDNA to hold Childcare Act event
Minister for Children Beverley Hughes is to lead the debate on the implications of the Childcare Act 2006 for day nurseries and local authorities...
Senior ministers to speak at DC conference
Both the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson and Minister for Children Beverley Hughes have been pencilled in to speak at...
Work and Families Act conference
Major provider Busy Bees is sponsoring a conference being held by charity Working Families that will examine the Work and Families Act 2006 (NCMN...
Initiative update
Initiative updateBedfordshireBedfordshire council is planning a massive investment in children’s centres and extended schools over the next two years. Nearly £6m will be spent...
Local authority target consultation
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is consulting on new regulations to ensure local authorities are fully involved in setting targets in relation...
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