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Newsflash – Ofsted reform and entitlements regulations

December 5, 2025

On 10th November 2025, Ofsted introduced their new inspection framework and report cards with a five-point grading scale following the government’s commitment to remove overall effectiveness…

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Newsflash – Apply to become an Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

December 1, 2025

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs help early years settings and childminders adopt evidence-informed improvements, promote system leadership, and build networks for sharing effective practice. As…

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Newsflash – Reception Teachers: Participate in DfE Research

November 18, 2025

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting Reception teachers and teaching assistants to take part in research on their experience of training and working in Reception. We…

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Newsflash – Supervised Toothbrushing Champions

November 12, 2025

Are you an early years setting who would love to showcase the great work you are doing with supervised toothbrushing? We are looking for a…

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Newsflash – Help us understand how you check qualifications in early years

October 7, 2025

The Department for Education wants to hear from early years educators to understand how they check qualifications. Whether you’re a setting manager, childminder, or an…

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