September 2021

NEWS: Funding to support childcare in Wales /Cyllid i gefnogi gwasanaethau gofal plant yng Ngymru

Deputy Minister announces further funding to support childcare and play services in Wales / Mae’r Dirprwy Weinidog yn cyhoeddi cyllid pellach i gefnogi gwasanaethau gofal plant a Chwarae yng Ngymru

24/09/2021

NEWS: Childcare Offer for Wales - New National Digital Service/Cynnig Gofal Plant i Gymru - Gwasanaeth Digidol Cenedlaethol Newydd

Welsh Government have provided an update on the move to a new digital service to deliver the Childcare Offer for Wales in 2022. / Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi darparu diweddariad am y ffaith y bydd gwasanaeth digidol newydd ar gyfer Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru yn cael ei gyflwyno yn 2022.  

24/09/2021

NEWS: Updated guidance to support the EYFS

The Department for Education has released two updated documents that are used widely across the early years sector, to align with the changes to the new EYFS that came into effect on 1 September.

24/09/2021

NEWS: Over half a million children respond to Commissioner’s ‘Big Ask’ survey

Today Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England, has published the responses to her ‘Big Ask’ survey of children.

21/09/2021

NEWS: Will Quince appointed children and families minister at DfE

As part of the Prime Minister’s cabinet reshuffle, Colchester MP Will Quince has replaced Vicky Ford as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education. 

17/09/2021

NEWS: Nadhim Zahawi replaces Gavin Williamson as Education Secretary in England

Nadhim Zahawi has been announced as the new Secretary of State for Education, as part of a wider government reshuffle in England. 

15/09/2021

NEWS: New survey shows impact of childcare costs on UK working parents

Yesterday the findings of a major survey were published showing the impact of the cost of childcare on working parents in the UK. Over 20,000 parents took part in the survey organised by a coalition of parenting and campaigning groups.  

13/09/2021

NEWS: MPs to debate childcare affordability in England

The Petition Committee in England has scheduled a debate on Monday 13 September from 4.30pm on a petition relating to funding and affordability of childcare.

09/09/2021

NEWS: DfE extends training offer for workforce in England

This week the DfE announced additional funding for training in mathematics, language and social and emotional skills for practitioners in England. 

08/09/2021

NEWS: PACEY writes to Children and Families Minister around childminder comments

PACEY has written to the Children and Families Minister in England, Vicky Ford to share concerns about the comments made earlier this week in the House of Commons. 

07/09/2021