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A Toddler Left With the Wrong Adult: 7 Nursery Collection Safeguards Every Setting Should Review
Safeguarding case study A Toddler Left With the Wrong Adult: 7 Nursery Collection Safeguards Every Setting Should Review A serious […]
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New £47m Inclusive Early Years SEND Fund: What Nurseries Need to Know
Early Years SEND Funding Update New £47m Inclusive Early Years SEND Fund: What Nurseries Need to Know A new £47 […]
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Miss Your Ofsted Annual Fee and You Could Lose Your Nursery Registration
Ofsted registration update Miss Your Ofsted Annual Fee and You Could Lose Your Nursery Registration Ofsted has reminded childcare providers […]
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Early Years Funding Could Be Changing: What the DfE Proposals Mean for Nurseries
Early Years Funding Update Early Years Funding Could Be Changing: What the DfE Proposals Mean for Nurseries The Department for […]
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CMA Childcare Market Review 2026: What It Could Mean for Nursery Owners
The CMA has launched a major review of England’s early years and childcare market. Here is what the investigation will examine, why it matters…
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New Ofsted Childcare Statistics 2026: What the Latest Figures Mean for Nursery Owners
Ofsted’s latest childcare statistics show fewer registered providers but more childcare places across England. Here is what the 2026 figures mean for nursery owners,…
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New EYFS 2026: Key Changes Nurseries and Childminders Need to Know
From September 2026, updated EYFS requirements will introduce changes covering safer sleep, safer eating, screen use, safeguarding and dogs in settings. Here is what…
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Competition Watchdog Launches Major Investigation Into England’s Childcare Sector
Childcare Market Review Competition Watchdog Launches Major Investigation Into England’s Childcare Sector The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a […]
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Government Considers Extending 30 Hours Free Childcare to Families on Benefits
Early Years Funding Government Considers Extending 30 Hours Free Childcare to Families on Benefits The Education Secretary is reportedly considering […]
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