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England is one of the worst countries in Europe for early education and childcare access, according to a world-first study by Australia’s Victoria University (VU).Read more

Ofsted has today published its response to the Big Listen consultation, announcing a raft of upcoming changes to its inspections and approach. ...Read more

Single-word Ofsted judgements will be scrapped for schools "with immediate effect" to “boost school standards and increase transparency for parents”, the government has announced today. ...Read more

The future of the early entitlement expansion rollout remains uncertain without further government support, the Early Years Alliance has warned.Read more

Bridget Phillipson warns of impact of ongoing staffing shortages.Read more

A new report warns that school staff are diverting 2.5 hours a day supporting children who are not toilet-trained.Read more

Addressing poor pay and valuing the workforce are key to tackling the 49ͼ�� staffing crisis, according to a new survey by the Early Years Alliance. ...Read more

The 49ͼ�� sector is “well placed to act as the foundation of an inclusive education system”, according to an independent report by ISOS Partnership.Read more