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Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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The former director of children’s services (DCS) at Hertfordshire County Council has been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list.

Covid-19 cases in nurseries hit record high

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

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Cases of Covid-19 in nurseries soared 38 per cent in a week, according to latest Ofsted figures.

Early years sector still faces huge pressure from pandemic, leaders warn

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Monday, December 13, 2021

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Inspectors must recognise challenges that many childcare providers still face as they continue to cope with the impact of the pandemic, sector leaders have warned.

Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated child health and education inequalities between children living in the north and south of England, according to a new report.

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

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Monday, December 6, 2021

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Tulip Siddiq has been replaced as shadow minister for children and early years after almost six years in the role.

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

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Friday, December 3, 2021

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A "severe and growing” staffing shortage in the early years sector is leaving families facing repeated disruptions to childcare services, new research shows.

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

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One in four health visitors in England have caseloads of more than 750 children, new figures have revealed.

Data reveals government underspend of £2.3bn on tax-free childcare

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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New data reveals a government underspend of £2.37bn on tax-free childcare since the initiative was launched in 2017.

Under-fives adversely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

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Children in the early years have experienced adverse impacts on their physical health and wellbeing as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report shows.

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

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Friday, November 26, 2021

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The Department for Education has confirmed an increase in the hourly rate paid to local authorities to fund childcare places for two, three- and four-year-olds.

Child vulnerability crisis sparked by decade of early help cuts, Lords warn

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Friday, November 19, 2021

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More than a million vulnerable children’s life chances are being damaged by a decade of cuts to support services that should be reversed, the House of Lords Public Services Committee has said.

Reform 30-hour childcare to support disadvantaged families, charity urges

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

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The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has called on the government for “urgent reform” of its policy of restricting 30 hours of funded childcare to working families.

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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Almost a third of professionals and volunteers supporting new and expectant parents say health visitor drop-in clinics are no longer operating in their area.

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

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Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf’s claim that a nursery discriminated against his young daughter has been upheld by the Care Inspectorate.

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

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New children’s minister Will Quince has told parliamentarians that he wants family hubs to replace children’s centres in all local authorities under the government’s plans to remould family support services in England.

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Stronger oversight of large providers of both children’s homes and childcare settings is needed to ensure “children are getting the best deal”, Ofsted has said.

Children’s minister confirms £340m funding boost for early years not announced in Spending Review

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

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Children and families minister Will Quince has confirmed an additional funding boost of more than £300m for early years providers not previously set out in Rishi Sunak’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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An £82m investment to create 75 family hubs in England is “no replacement” for Sure Start and the closure of thousands of children’s centres, critics have said.

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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A £300m investment in Andrea Leadsom’s proposed Start for Life offer and a £560m boost for youth services have been announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).

Spending Review: Concerns National Living Wage increase 'will not support young people'

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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Sector leaders have hit out at a planned rise in the National Living Wage (NLW) amid concerns it does not support young people.

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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CYP Now breaks down key funding asks from across the sector.

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

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Monday, October 25, 2021

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Children’s sector leaders have cautiously welcomed the government’s £500m package for families amid concerns the new measures will fall short of what is needed to support hundreds of thousands of vulnerable parents and children.

Spending Review: Coalition urges investment in support for children from birth

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

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A coalition representing hundreds of children’s sector organisations has issued the government with a series of proposals to support children and young people from birth.

‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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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.

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

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Monday, October 11, 2021

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Repairing the damage to children’s mental health and wellbeing caused by the pandemic requires significant investment in family support services, charity leaders say.

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Former Hertfordshire DCS awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Covid-19 cases in nurseries hit record high

Early years sector still faces huge pressure from pandemic, leaders warn

Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Quarter of health visitors have caseloads exceeding 750 children

Data reveals government underspend of £2.3bn on tax-free childcare

Under-fives adversely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

DfE confirms increase in funding rates for childcare places

Child vulnerability crisis sparked by decade of early help cuts, Lords warn

Reform 30-hour childcare to support disadvantaged families, charity urges

Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Inspectors uphold Scottish Health Secretary’s complaint over ‘discriminatory’ nursery

Children’s minister outlines ambitions for family hubs

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Children’s minister confirms £340m funding boost for early years not announced in Spending Review

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

Spending Review: Concerns National Living Wage increase 'will not support young people'

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families

Spending Review: Coalition urges investment in support for children from birth

‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

Spending Review: Charities urge investment in parenting support

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