A report published by the National Audit Office (NAO) today finds that the timetable for the roll-out of the new funded early education and childcare entitlements in England is “ambitious” and that “challenges and uncertainties remain around sector sustainability and staffing”. Although the initial stage of the roll-out in April 2024 appears to be on […]
In response to recent queries about why the latest DfE guidance on providing the early education and childcare entitlements has removed references to additional charges being voluntary, we have received the following clarification for providers: Clarifying policy on charging The policy has not changed. As set out in A1.36 of the guidance, Local authorities should […]
A new campaign to boost recruitment to the early years sector in England is being launched today by the government. The government press release says: The “Do Something Big” recruitment campaign is to encourage people to start a career working with small children – one part of this government’s ongoing sector support to ensure providers […]
DfE have issued an update to address the issue of parents wishing to claim their codes for the new entitlements who cannot do so because of the “reconfirmation window” which affects some existing users of the Tax Free Childcare system. View or download the letter from DfE with FAQs for parents below. DfE have also […]
The Department for Education has today published the two versions of the EYFS Statutory Framework which will apply from 4 January 2024: These incorporate the changes set out in the government’s response to its consultation on the proposed changes. The main changes for group-based providers include: The new frameworks are accompanied by guidance on Early years […]
New grant from Youth Music establishes The Family Music Hub (TFMH) as a leading national organisation for Family Music training and support
The Department for Education have today announced the funding rates which will apply from April 2024, including for the new entitlements launching from that date. They have also published the response to the consultation on the new funding rates. National average funding rates from April 2024 will be: DfE have published an “easy explainer” of […]
The Department for Education has today published its response to the EYFS consultation conducted in the summer. The changes will be implemented from January 2024 and copies of the revised Statutory Framework documents will be published in the coming weeks. Ministers have listened to feedback on two key proposals and will not go ahead with […]
For many of us, the path we’ve taken in our careers can often be traced back to the passions and talents of our childhood and teenage years. We’ve teamed up with Inspiring the Future to support you in illuminating this path for young people by sharing your career story and showing them how their early […]
DfE has today launched a consultation on the new funding rates which will apply for 2-year-olds and under 2s when the new entitlements are introduced in England in 2024-25. The consultation sets out the government’s plans which are in brief: Like the current funding formulae, under these new formulae the allocations to local authorities will […]
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