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Low childcare use among minority ethnic families
Minority ethnic families are still less likely to be accessing childcare services despite government efforts to target services at these groups, according to new...
EU childcare strategy needed
The European Union (EU) should have a specific, overarching childcare strategy, according to new report from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living...
Free pilot places for Scottish two year olds
Following in the footsteps of its English counterparts, the Scottish Executive is to pilot funded places for two year olds. The £2m pilot will...
Teachers should remain in nurseries says Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has expressed concern about moves from local authorities to remove qualified teachers from their nurseries. In a new report its Education...
Scottish councils criticise inspection process
Local authorities in Scotland have criticised the inspections carried out by HM Inspectorate of Education and Care (HMIE) and the Care Commission. Councils expressed...
Fall in capital holiday childcare costs
The cost of holiday childcare in Inner London has dropped by over 30% in the past two years, according to new figures from Daycare...
Extended schools charging policy revealed
With the exception of the free early years education entitlement, extended schools should charge for all childcare provided, according to new government guidance. The...
Voluntary sector inclusion programme
Parmjit Dhanda, parliamentary under secretary of state for children, young people and families, has announced a £3m programme to increase the involvement of local...
Tax credit fraud over £400m
In 2005/06 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prevented payments of over £400m in respect of suspected organised fraud, according to a new report from...
Children’s policy review launched
The government has launched its children and young people’s policy review ofthat will inform decisions in next year’s comprehensive spending review. Schools minister Andrew...
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