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Pre-election calls grow for childcare funding rates review in devolved nations
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (221+ words) The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has published findings from its nursery sustainability survey in Scotland which show 92. 7% of providers believe funding rates do not cover their costs, with an average shortfall of nearly "2 per hour for three and four-year-old…...
Local elections are a chance to accelerate improvements for children
1+ week, 2+ day ago (108+ words) Whoever wins in each area going to the polls in May, new administrations will arrive with fresh priorities and a mandate to make their mark. That is democracy. It is how it should work. And the reforms to children and…...
Identify Neet risk in early childhood, says think-tank
1+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) In its'report, "Turning the tide on rising Neets, the Centre for Young Lives calls for agencies to prioritise earlier intervention of children at risk of becoming economically inactive when they leave formal education. Schools, local authorities and youth services must…...
Multi-agency project cuts social care referrals and boosts children's literacy
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (147+ words) Project name: Cradle to Career North Birkenhead Purpose: A community-based initiative bringing together residents, professionals and leaders to raise literacy levels, improve quality of life and create opportunities for young people. Funding: "2 million initial funding in 2021 from the Steve Morgan…...
Df E to pilot nursery expansion funding in disadvantaged areas
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) The move comes alongside a planned "400 million expansion of school-based nurseries, with 331 schools awarded a share of the funding in the latest phase. The Df E signalled a significant shift in how future provision will be delivered, with councils " rather…...
Guide sets out 'tactics' for councils to boost new parent engagement
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) Nesta's Parent Engagement Playbook aims to give local authorities practical guidance in improving take-up and completion of evidence-based parenting programmes. The playbook is built on a deep dive of evidence reviews on parental engagement to understand why parents don't find,…...
Guide sets out 'tactics' for councils to boost parental engagement
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) Nesta's Parent Engagement Playbook aims to give local authorities practical guidance in improving take-up and completion of evidence-based parenting programmes. The playbook is built on a deep dive of evidence reviews on parental engagement to understand why parents don't find,…...
App's closure removes a 'lifeline' for separated families
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (177+ words) It all begins with family." This is what it says in the government's'Every child achieving and thriving policy paper published in February. And they're right. The quality of parental relationships has a major influence on children's long-term development and wellbeing....
Care system failings 'putting hundreds of children at risk' in unregistered placements
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (164+ words) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Financial Sustainability of Children's Homes report finds that in September 2024 nearly 800 children in care " around one in 10 of those in residential settings " were living in accommodation that was not registered with Ofsted. While local authorities…...
Campaign champions role of PVI nurseries in 'Best Start' strategy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) The Nursery: Where the Best Start Happens campaign, launched by sector body National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), focuses on the contribution of private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nurseries supporting children aged 05 across England. The organisation highlights latest Ofsted data showing…...