Education Secretary keynote speech at Festival of Childhood

Here is the full transcript of Bridget Phillipson's address at the Festival of Childhood from 3 April 2025. Among other things she mentioned the government's investment of over £8bn in Early Years, funding for 300 primary schools to expand their nurseries and set up new ones, uplift in the early years pupil premium for disadvantaged … Continue reading Education Secretary keynote speech at Festival of Childhood

Families to receive £126 million in early years support

The recent government press release regarding additional early years support funding shows that Derbyshire is NOT included in the grants, though Derby is. There are many areas of deprivation in Derbyshire as governors are no doubt aware, so perhaps you will challenge this and campaign to have Derbyshire included, e.g. by contacting your MP. ​https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-receive-126-million-in-early-years-support

Government’s Plan for Change programme – Break Down Barriers to Opportunity

Labour has announced it's Break Down Barriers to Opportunity milestone: Giving children the best start in life. In a bid to improve Early Years, they have promised to: Roll out government-funded childcare support to improve access; Work in partnership with the sector, reforming training and support for the workforce to drive up standards; Strengthen and … Continue reading Government’s Plan for Change programme – Break Down Barriers to Opportunity