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NEWS: New Emergency planning and response guidance/Mae Cynllun Argyfwng a Chanllawiau Ymateb newydd

The Welsh Government has developed Emergency Planning and Response Guidance for Education and Childcare Settings / Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi datblygu Cynllun Argyfwng a Chanllawiau Ymateb ar gyfer Lleoliadau Addysg a Gofal Plant.

29/11/2022

NEWS: Ofsted publishes new parent guides on early years inspections

This week Ofsted has published a set of guides for parents explaining how early years settings in England are inspected.

29/11/2022

NEWS: Ofsted pilots changes to streamline the registration process

Today Ofsted has published information about a pilot it is running in parts of England to streamline the registration process for providers.

25/11/2022

NEWS - Refugees and childcare guidance (Wales) / Canllawiau ffoaduriaid a gofal plant

Welsh Government have provided updated guidance for childcare providers seeking to welcome refugees into their home. / Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi darparu canllawiau diweddaraf ar gyfer darparwyr gofal plant sydd eisiau croesawu ffoaduriaid i'w cartref.

22/11/2022

NEWS: Chancellor sets out Autumn Statement 2022

Today (17 November) The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt made his Autumn statement setting out Government’s plan for the economy.

17/11/2022

NEWS: MPs debate changes to early years ratios and financial analysis published

On Monday 14 November, MPs attended a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the Government’s plans to reduce ratios for two-year olds in group settings. This coincided with new research predicting the cost saving that the plans could have for parents.

16/11/2022

NEWS: Childminders in England invited to sign up for DfE mentor programme roles

The DfE has expanded its Experts and Mentors Early Years COVID-19 Recovery Programme to registered childminders in England. Applications for the roles of Area Lead and Mentor are now open.

16/11/2022

NEWS: Ofsted publishes research review into early years curriculum

Today (14 November) Ofsted published a new report looking into early years curriculum and pedagogy in England.

14/11/2022

NEWS: IFS figures predict 8% fall in early years funding due to inflation and rising costs

A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) outlines the changes in Government spending in the early years sector over time in England and predicts a real-time cut in funding of up to 8% by 2024.

11/11/2022

NEWS: Claire Coutinho confirmed as Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing in England

On 8 November Claire Coutinho MP was announced as Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing at the Department for Education.

09/11/2022

November 2022