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Lack of ECM awareness found
Just over two-thirds of childcare workers are aware of Every Child Matters (NCMN December 2004/January 2005), the government’s strategy to safeguard and improve the...
Governance models for extended schools published
The Department for Education and Skills has published guidance for governors on the management structures that can be used when implementing the extended schools...
Daycare capacity still rising
Figures from Ofsted have once again showed that capacity in the nursery market is expanding rapidly, despite many providers reporting falling occupancy levels. This...
Argentina demonstrates pre-school benefits
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published new research investigating the effect of a large expansion of universal pre-primary education on subsequent primary...
Welsh home childcare plans outlined
The Welsh Assembly Government is to proceed with proposals that allow parents using nannies to access tax credits or childcare vouchers. Minister for Education...
Low take-up of DWP childcare scheme
Jobcentre advisers have reported a very low take-up of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Childcare Assist scheme for lone parents, according to...
TUC flexible working research
Employers look more favourably on requests to work flexibly submitted by their female members of staff than male ones, according to a new report...
Transformation fund motion put to Parliament
An Early Day Motion proposed by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) on the planned benefits of the £250m Transformation Fund has been tabled...
NI funded pre-school education statistics
Over 20,000 children are now receiving funded pre-school education in Northern Ireland according to the latest figures from the province’s Department for Education. The...
Sure Start funding for Northern Ireland’s schools
Over £10m has been allocated by the Northern Ireland Office over the next two years to provide Sure Start services at schools in the...
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