The latest policy news and guidance for those working in the early years sector.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets the standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. In October…
This list of childminder agencies (CMAs) provides contact information for CMAs that are open for applications. If you would like to register with a CMA,…
The reception baseline assessment (RBA) is a new national assessment that will be administered in all primary, infant and first schools in England to children…
The Study of Early Education and Development (SEED) is a major longitudinal study of early years education following almost 6,000 children in England from age…
School-childminder partnerships case studies As part of the Department for Education’s Voluntary and Community Sector grant programme, Action for Children developed sustainable cross-sector partnerships and…