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FOUND: Early years alliance - What They Never Told You

It’s always been a fight to get children the early years care they deserve. It’s time to fight again

Labour recognises how crucial education is at the start of life, but still the poorest children are missing out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Youngsters reduced to ‘numbers on spreadsheet’, says childcare leader

The leader of the Early Years Alliance has accused the Government of prioritising the economy over quality care for children.

The Independent UK

Childcare sector facing chronic shortages and mass closures concerned about Government expansion pledge

Chancellor made announcement in Wednesday’s Spring Budget speech but sector is ‘on its knees’

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Dazzling Kate Middleton joins William at star-studded event to make kids campaign speech

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been snapped all glammed up at BAFTA in London for a pre-launch event hosted by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

Daily Mirror

Children ‘arriving hungry’ as nurseries in England plead with ministers for extra funds

Survey finds rising number of childcare providers forced to turn to food charities to help provide nutritious meals

The Guardian - UK

Kate ‘absolutely determined’ to change attitudes to early years development

Her awareness-raising campaign, ‘highlighting the critical importance’ of a person’s first five years in shaping their adult life, launches this week.

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales becomes masked lady as she plays with youngsters at nursery

Kate visited Foxcubs Nursery in Luton which has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

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Seven in 10 nurseries in England warn fees will rise amid energy crisis

Over 10% of early years providers say they will close if energy bill relief scheme not extended, survey reveals

The Guardian - UK

Childcare plan won’t ‘significantly’ cut costs for parents, admits minister

Government proposals to change staff-to-child ratios branded ‘pathetic’ and ‘frustrating’

The Independent UK

The Tories have decimated children’s futures. Now, they want more nursery cuts

Years of brutalism have stunted early years care. After this latest plan to cut more staff, many children may never catch up, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re heading for a crisis’: UK parents face rising fees as nursery costs soar

Research finds 95% of nurseries in England do not have enough funding to cover basic costs after Covid hit

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