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New independent report highlights risks of entitlement expansion

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The National Audit Office has warned of "significant uncertainty" around the feasibility, costs, and benefits related to the schemeRead more

DfE consults on details of experience-based route plans

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73% of respondents supported the proposal to introduce an experienced-based route in last year's EYFS consultationRead more

DfE launches new consultation on EYFS safeguarding changes

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Government says the changes will strengthen existing requirements.Read more
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Figures for the rollout of the early entitlement expansion revealed

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Overall, 40,000 additional educators and around 85,000 new places will be needed by September 2025. ...Read more

Research shows Sure Start significantly boosted disadvantaged children’s GCSE results, IFS says

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New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) released today shows that Sure Start had a positive impact on the educational performance of children from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds. ...Read more

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