The Nuffield Foundation has published a report reviewing the evidence on the quality, effectiveness and sustainability of early childhood education and care. The report concludes that the current system of early...
‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn
Researchers are warning that a “piecemeal” approach to expanding childcare provision by politicians over the last 25 years has resulted in a disorganised early years system that is failing to meet the needs of families...
Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios
Early years leaders have hit out at rumoured government plans to relax childcare ratios. According to the Telegraph, ministers are looking at implementing changes allowing each childminder to look after more toddlers at...
Early years services
Action for Children has published a report looking at the experience of parents using early years services in England. Findings from a survey of more than 2,000 parents of 0 to 5-year-olds between June and July 2021...
UK failing on childcare, finds survey of over 20,000 working parents
Tens of thousands of working parents say the government is failing them with inadequate childcare policies that leave them financially crippled, stymied in their careers and desperate for radical change, according to a...
Early years
The Sutton Trust in partnership with the Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust have published a report looking at the inequality in access to early education and childcare for three- and four-year-olds in England. Currently...
