The Guardian is looking at the recent ratio changes and would like to speak to settings who, due to their setting's challenging financial situation, have decided to adopt the new ratios permanently or occasionally

If you are interested please email [email protected]

Our CEO Neil Leitch spoke about the importance of the early years in a video released by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood today

A huge thank you too all the educators and families Storkway Nursery who took part

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*Urgent Interview Opportunity*

The Independent would like to speak to childminders facing financial challenges, due to underfunding, or who are thinking of leaving the sector for a piece on childminder-related challenges

If interested please email [email protected]

*NEW* The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood Business Taskforce has today published its #CaseForEarlyChildhood report setting out the business case for investing in early childhood.

You can read the report here: bit.ly/44QSwFC

And, our summary here: bit.ly/3wUtj0i

Only 1 month until we open the virtual doors of our annual conference

On 20 June at 6pm we proudly present our speakers alongside 3 seminars helping to ensure your practice is the best it can be - both for you & the children you care for & educate

Book bit.ly/43p3Isk

Don't forget! There’s still time to take part in the Ofsted #BigListen , a wide-ranging consultation inviting input from education and care professionals

Share your views before the consultation closes on 31 May here: bit.ly/3ywL06A

Have you entered the Under 5 competition?

Enter for a chance to win a Puzzle Play and Jellycat bundle

Check out this month's digital issue & answer the competition question by 31 May bit.ly/3V55mNn

** Last chance to book **

Member-only Connect: Safeguarding requirements in the EYFS consultation event
23 May, 6.30pm

Join Olivia McNeill senior policy advisor at the DfE for an overview of proposals & a chance to have your say

Reserve your place: bit.ly/3wt9eOC

It’s Donation Day & children in over 790 settings are receiving better educational experiences thanks to their settings & easyfundraising. When parents shop online at over 8,000 retailers, settings receive free donations. Your setting can benefit too: efraising.org/qLq0cts4IZ

🧵1/4 - We’ve published a new blog on the workforce challenges facing the early years sector, and what providers are doing to mitigate them.

Read more here: earlyyears.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/13/mai…

Promoting communication and language
4 June, 9.30am - 1pm

This workshop will support your setting to promote excellent communication and language development in young children.

For more details and to book visit: bit.ly/44AJRHa