The revised framework, effective from September 2012, takes forward the Government’s reforms to the 2008 framework as recommended in the 2011 Tickell Review. The reforms will: reduce paperwork and bureaucracy; strengthen partnerships between parents and professionals; focus on the three prime areas of learning most essential for children’s readiness for future learning and healthy development; detail the [...]
In November the NSPCC launched a new campaign, All Babies Count, calling on everyone to do more to prevent the neglect and abuse of babies. The launch of the campaign was accompanied by the publication of a new report, which includes new data on the numbers of babies at risk and the latest evidence about [...]
Sustainability for voluntary and community led childcare businesses can be a particular challenge in the current economic climate. It can be difficult for committees/management boards to both run settings effectively and to be sure that they are meeting their legal obligations. It is becoming increasing important that the right legal status and structure [...]
Call for submissions for Under 2s Interest Group The Department for Education has established a special interest group to consider the support for children under the age of 2 and their families, building upon the work and government commitments set out in the Families in the Foundation Years policy statement. The group is composed of [...]
Children England and 4Children ran a series of ‘Learn, Explore, Debate’ events throughout November and December designed to give early years professionals the chance to learn more about the recent policy reforms from the Department for Education, including: the EYFS framework, the Nutbrown Review, the Early Education/Code of Practice consultation, Payment by Results for Children’s [...]
