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Levelling up or levelling down? The latest early years funding rate increases in England
The government’s latest changes to the early years funding formulae bring two key changes which we pointed out in our
Government response to funding consultation and announcement of 2023-24 allocations
DfE have today announced the early years funding settlement for 2023-24, which leaves the early years sector struggling on below
Ofsted’s Annual Review highlights importance of early years workforce
Ofsted’s latest annual review highlights the impact of recruitment and retention challenges and finds a link between inspection outcomes and
Strep A and Scarlet Fever: useful links
With heightened concern about the possible spread of Strep A and scarlet fever, here are some useful links to further
What does the EYFS Profile data for 2022 tell us?
The Department for Education have just published the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) data for 2021/22. This is the
Open letter to HMCI Amanda Spielman regarding the Early Years Curriculum Review
The open letter below was sent to Ofsted in November 2023. Download Ofsted’s response We the undersigned are writing to
Opinion
Learning mathematics through play
by Helen J Williams Early mathematics is essential for children’s full development, it is also predictive of later, wider achievement. Early mathematical learning is critical
Outdoor learning in the early years
by Kathryn Solly The benefits of outdoor learning in the early years have now been firmly recognised for both educators and young children’s learning and
Continuous provision in EYFS
What is continuous provision in EYFS? By Ben White Continuous provision in EYFS refers to the resources and learning opportunities accessible to children all of
Fundamental British Values in early years
What are “Fundamental British Values”? by Vicky Hutchin The so-called “Fundamental British Values” form a part of the Prevent Duty, introduced in 2015 and last
The Ofsted early years curriculum review
The Ofsted early years curriculum review Best start in life part 1: setting the scene, has just been published, which they describe as being part of