Ofsted will directly manage early years inspections and regulatory work from April 2017. Currently, early years inspections are carried out by Tribal and Prospects…
The government is carrying out a fundamental review of the role and functions of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LCSBs). This will include the child…
Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah has announced £13 million, which will allow 8 councils across the country to deliver 30 hours of free childcare for…
The DfE has prepared a FAQ document about the free childcare entitlement. The document answers questions about eligibility, funding rates, EYPP and government investment…
Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, has announced the new average funding rate for the early years. The average hourly rate for free…