An early years leader has warned the government that the sector needs “proper funding” if it is to survive the financial crisis caused by the rising cost of living.
CYP Now joined forces with Nesta to discuss with leaders in the early years and local government the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in closing the educational disadvantage gap for young children.
Parents and childcare providers in their tens of thousands have condemned the Government’s plans to cut the number of staff required to care for children in early years settings.
Hundreds of early years staff, teachers and academics have signed an open letter urging the Prime Minister not to press ahead with rumoured plans to relax childcare staffing ratios.