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Peers demand addition of funding review clause to Childcare Bill

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Oct 14, 2015
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The House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment to the Childcare Bill that requires government to carry out a comprehensive funding review before rolling out the 30-hour childcare pledge.

Peers voted 222 - 209 in favour of the...Read more

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Good level of development increasing, say EYFS Profile results

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Oct 13, 2015
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More five-year-olds than ever are achieving the expected standards in maths and literacy, according to new figures published today (13 October) by the...Read more

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Local areas to be inspected for SEN provision under new plans

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Oct 12, 2015

Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will assess how effectively local areas are fulfilling their obligations towards children and young people with special educational needs, under new proposals announced today (12...Read more

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Pilot scheme to offer 30 hours to 5,000 children next September

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Oct 7, 2015
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The 30-hour entitlement will be available to more than 5,000 children as part of the scheme’s pilot, Nicky Morgan has announced.

The education secretary confirmed that 70 local authorities have opted to take part in piloting the scheme...Read more

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Government plans give parents right to request wraparound care

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Oct 6, 2015
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Parents will have the right to request out-of-school care under new plans proposed by David Cameron.

The proposals will see primary schools, academies and free schools offering breakfast, after-school and holiday club provision at the...Read more

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