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Understanding the UK day nurseries market: ownership, structure and scale

Drawing on findings from Christie & Co’s Day Nurseries Market Review 2026, Nick Brown (head of brokerage - Childcare & Education at Christie & Co) examines what operator ownership looks like across the sector.

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Early Years Aug 19, 2026

Most Scottish councils failing to cover cost increases for providers, NDNA warns

The majority of councils in Scotland are failing to adequately cover an increase in costs for partner providers in their funding rate for 2026/27, new data reveals.

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Early Years Aug 18, 2026

Parents’ screen use impacts children’s language development, finds study

New research highlights the impact of parents’ smartphone use on children’s language development.

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Understanding the UK day nurseries market: ownership, structure and scale

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Most Scottish councils failing to cover cost increases for providers, NDNA warns

The majority of councils in Scotland are failing to adequately cover an increase in costs for partner providers in their funding rate for 2026/27, new data reveals.

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Early Years 4 weeks ago

Parents’ screen use impacts children’s language development, finds study

New research highlights the impact of parents’ smartphone use on children’s language development.

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New Outdoor Play Research Centre launched as study finds children start playing outdoors ‘later than ever’

Early Years Aug 17, 2026

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Understanding the UK day nurseries market: ownership, structure and scale

Most Scottish councils failing to cover cost increases for providers, NDNA warns

Parents’ screen use impacts children’s language development, finds study

Understanding the UK day nurseries market: ownership, structure and scale

Most Scottish councils failing to cover cost increases for providers, NDNA warns

Parents’ screen use impacts children’s language development, finds study

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New Outdoor Play Research Centre launched as study finds children start playing outdoors ‘later than ever’

Number of children homeless in England highest since records began

Storal boosts portfolio with south London acquisition

DfE publishes in-depth summary of early years funding proposals amid consultation

Record number of students achieve the Education and Early Years T-Level

Banana Moon acquired by US childcare organisation

Home Secretary doubles police paternity pay

Early years platform developer receives innovation grant to build SEND tool for nurseries

Children in poorer areas less likely to leave primary school able to swim, research reveals

Association of British Paediatric Nurses: Getting it right for future generations

Ex-journalist Paul Waugh named as early education minister

DfE campaign supports parents with potty training ahead of children starting school