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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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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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Government Proposes Changes to Early Years Funding: What Nursery Owners Need to Know
Early Years Funding Government Proposes Changes to Early Years Funding: What Nursery Owners Need to Know The Department for Education […]
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Ofsted to Carry Out 3,000 More Surprise Nursery Visits Each Year
Early Years News Ofsted to Carry Out 3,000 More Surprise Nursery Visits Each Year The government has announced new funding […]
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BBC Nursery Scandals Documentary: What Went Wrong in Early Years Care?
Early Years News BBC Nursery Scandals Documentary: What Went Wrong in Early Years Care? A new BBC documentary has put […]
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Ofsted Issues Safeguarding Notice to Bright Horizons After Concerns Across Multiple Nursery Settings
Early Years News One of the UK’s Largest Nursery Chains Has Been Issued an Ofsted Safeguarding Notice Bright Horizons Family […]
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What is loose parts play? (EYFS)
What is Loose Parts Play? (EYFS) (by www.openanursery.co.uk) Loose Parts Play – EYFS The concept of loose parts play is […]
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Should Nursery ratios be increased?
Should Nursery Ratios be Increased? (by www.openanursery.co.uk) Increasing nursery ratios would be a ‘disaster’. This is the opinion shared by […]
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