Early Years Funding Boost to Support Young Disabled Children to Thrive

Early years funding boost to support young disabled children to thrive

The Government has launched its Best Start in Life Strategy, which aims to drive up the accessibility of early years education in England and boost children’s life chances. Investments of £1.5 billion in early years services under the government’s new plans will help increase inclusion, offer more accessible family services in all local authority areas in England through Best Start Family Hubs, and make childcare easier to find. Contact welcomes…

Education committee chair calls for government action on early years funding

Education committee chair calls for government action on early years fundingLabour MP and chair of the Education Select Committee Helen Hayes has called on the government to take action to ensure that early years settings aren’t forced to close as a result of the impact of high delivery costs and inadequate funding rates. Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate on early years support, Ms Hayes said that “many providers have been flagging for a…