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The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

The number of children eligible for government-funded childcare places has risen in the past decade and will expand further in 2024, yet early years experts say funding rates fail to meet the cost of placements

Sustainable Childcare Special Report

Features

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Amid rising costs, inadequate government funding and a shortage of qualified staff, early years providers face challenging times and have to be creative in how they operate to keep settings viable.

Nursery opens onsite swimming academy

Best Practice

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Chorley provider raises revenue through linked swimming facility but warns workforce crisis is preventing ability to meet growing demand for childcare places.

Lancashire trusts providers’ decision

Best Practice

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

| CYP Now

Lancashire County Council says its decision to pass all early years funding to providers is helping stabilise the sector and boosting uptake of funded placements.