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Aldi vs Lidl Wooden Toy Event 2026: The Best Buys for Nurseries, Childminders and Parents
Wooden toy event guide 2026 Both ranges arrive on the same day. Which toys are actually worth buying for an […]
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The CMA Is Investigating Nursery Fees: What Every Provider Should Review Now
CMA childcare market study The CMA Is Investigating Nursery Fees: What Every Provider Should Review Now The Competition and Markets […]
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Ofsted Nursery Inspections Changed on 1 September: 7 Things Owners Need to Know
Ofsted inspection update Ofsted Nursery Inspections Changed on 1 September: 7 Things Owners Need to Know Ofsted’s updated early years […]
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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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