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This forum will help you keep up to date regarding the work of the Childcare and Early Education APPG of which we are sponsors. The Early Years Alliance, the National Day Nurseries Association, CACHE, Tops Day Nurseries, Dingley's Promise and the Montessori Group are also sponsors, committed to making sure the voice of early years is heard in Parliament.

The APPG for Childcare and Early Education was constituted in September 2017 as a timely response to a growing number of issues facing the sector, including the Government’s 30-hour ‘free’ childcare policy, business rates, and VAT. This cross-party group provides a forum to constructively examine and debate the role that policy makers can play to support childcare and early education providers, and to help ensure that every child gets the best start in life.

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Liz Truss and the Education Committee

October 20, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmselect/cmeduc/uc364-vi/uc36401.htm The overall feeling I came away with, bearing in mind I skimmed some of it, is Ms Truss is unsure and contradictory.
Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, October 20, 2013
ofsted new grade descriptors

October 20, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/evaluation-schedule-for-inspections-of-registered-early-years-provision Happy reading

Last reply by Guest, October 20, 2013
Changed settings?

October 19, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3307
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Suddenly my reply box has large blue font and a green background as a default - has something happened or have I pressed a secret button that I now can't find??? cx
Last reply by AnonyMouse_13453, October 19, 2013
new EYFS guidance 2014

October 15, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-profile-handbook-2014

Last reply by AnonyMouse_3307, October 15, 2013
Consultation on the draft SEN Code of Practice

October 15, 2013 by SueFinanceManager
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The Consultation on the draft SEN Code of Practice, draft Regulations and Transitional Arrangements Today the Government has published a consultation giving more details of plans to overhaul the special educational needs (SEN) system to ensure that all children and young people with SEN receive the extra assistance they need. This is the biggest transformation of SEN support for 30 years and it will give new rights and protections to 16-25 year olds in further education and training; offer families personal budgets to give them more control over their support; and require councils to publish clear and transparent ‘local offers’ of support across education, health and so…
Last reply by Guest, October 15, 2013
childminder agencies opposition

October 8, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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https://www.pre-school.org.uk/sectornews/78/childminder-agency-plans-to-be-opposed-in-the-house-of-lords

Last reply by AnonyMouse_3139, October 8, 2013
New Ofsted poster - Parent Childcare Sept 2013

October 1, 2013 by SueFinanceManager
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Dear all Please find attached a revised Ofsted poster. It was revised Sept 13, there is a new number on the bottom directing people to the National Association of Family Information Service. Poster for parents childcare1.pdf Best wishes Sue Admin Team
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Early Years Inspections updated version

October 3, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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https://www.pre-school.org.uk/sectornews/74/new-inspection-guidance-places-emphasis-on-provider-history
Last reply by AnonyMouse_30147, October 3, 2013
Sharon Hodgson MP Shadow Minister for Children and Families

September 25, 2013 by AnonyMouse_3139
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Sharon is asking how best the proposed free 25 hours can be delivered. If you have views on this you can email mike.forster@parliament.uk for details.
Last reply by AnonyMouse_35605, September 25, 2013
Petition to protect the early years...

September 14, 2013 by AnonyMouse_22993
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Im not sure if this has been posted anywhere -had a look but couldn't spot it. The save childhood movement launched their campaign this week - Too much too soon with an open letter to the Telegraph. Their key objectives are: 1) re-establish the early years as a unique stage in its own right and not merely a preparation for school 2) protect young children's natural developmental rights 3) prevent baseline testing 4) reinstate the vital role of play 5) call for an English developmentally appropriate Foundation Stage for children between the ages of 3 and 7 This is the webpage with a link to the letter etc http://www.toomuchtoosoon.org/index.html Please, please s…
Last reply by AnonyMouse_11396, September 14, 2013