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Jun 9, 2026
DfE announces £4,500 retention bonus for early years teachers in deprived areas
The Department for Education has announced a new £4,500 annual bonus for early years teachers working in 10 of England's most deprived areas. The incentive aims to address recruitment and retention challenges in the early years sector, ensuring high-quality provision for disadvantaged children.
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How Effective Mentorship Can Transform Early Years Workforce Development
Jack Edwards, operations director at Swift Childcare, examines how strategic mentorship programmes can significantly enhance support for new practitioners in early years settings. Effective mentoring not only improves staff retention and confidence but also directly impacts the quality of care and education provided to young children.
Jun 9, 2026
Experts warn early years reforms will falter without workforce strategy
Specialists have told MPs that the Government’s early years plans risk falling short without a comprehensive strategy to recruit and retain staff. The evidence highlights that sustainable workforce planning is essential to delivering high-quality support for children and families.