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Exclusive: CMA investigation to inform Government's Early Education and Childcare Review that will consider funding rates, confirms minister

Findings from the Competition Markets Authority investigation (CMA) into childcare costs will inform the Government’s Early Education and Childcare Review, which is currently underway, the minister for Early Education, Olivia Bailey, told Nursery World.

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Education Jun 8, 2026

Schools ‘expected’ to use government route to buy MIS from 2027

New framework should be used by all schools to purchase MIS from next year in bid to reduce 'legal risk' The post Schools ‘expected’ to use government route to buy MIS from 2027 first appeared on Schools Week.

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Safeguarding Jun 8, 2026

Ofsted to scrutinise notification patterns in early years crackdown

Sir Martyn Oliver has announced that Ofsted will intensify scrutiny of statutory notifications from early years providers, examining settings that submit either no reports or unusually high volumes. The move signals a shift toward intelligence-led regulation as the inspectorate seeks to identify potential safeguarding risks and compliance concerns through data analysis.

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Exclusive: CMA investigation to inform Government's Early Education and Childcare Review that will consider funding rates, confirms minister

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Education 1 week ago

Schools ‘expected’ to use government route to buy MIS from 2027

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Safeguarding 1 week ago

Ofsted to scrutinise notification patterns in early years crackdown

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Early Years Jun 8, 2026

Happy Days acquires farm-based nursery in Essex

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools has announced the acquisition of Polka Dot Farm nursery.

Safeguarding Jun 8, 2026

Starmer to Announce Decisive Social Media Restrictions for Children

The Prime Minister has pledged "decisive" measures to protect children online, responding to calls for an Australia-style ban on social media access for young people. The announcement signals significant new policy directions for safeguarding children in digital spaces.

Early Years Jun 8, 2026

Early years support key focus of Government’s £1.8bn SEND intervention programme

Support for under-fives is a key focus of a new government programme designed to increase access to early intervention support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), new Department for Education guidance reveals.

Early Years Jun 8, 2026

Local authorities to pilot early years data sharing project

Councils in three areas are set to pilot new Government plans for data sharing between early education providers, health visitors and local authorities.

Education Jun 7, 2026

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has achieved one of the world's lowest rates of young people not in education, employment or training. This article explores how their approach to creating seamless pathways between learning and work could inform local strategies to reduce NEET numbers and support 16 to 24-year-olds into sustainable careers.

Skills & Employment Jun 7, 2026

Graduate Brain Drain: One in Ten New Graduates Plan to Leave UK Amid Poor Job Prospects

New research reveals that one in ten recent UK graduates are planning to leave the country, citing bleak employment prospects. A leading researcher has described this as the 'worst time in 30 years' to leave university, raising serious concerns about graduate outcomes and the transition from higher education to employment.

Schools Jun 7, 2026

West London primary introduces screen-free Mondays for pupils, staff and parents

Holy Family Catholic primary school in Ealing has introduced 'screen-free Mondays' where pupils, teachers and parents alike put away smartphones, laptops and tablets. The initiative, which originated with the pupils themselves, has seen an enthusiastic uptake from families seeking to reduce digital dependency.

SEND Jun 7, 2026

The precious SEND provision at risk: How Springfields Academy transforms autistic children's lives

Springfields Academy in Calne, Wiltshire exemplifies the life-changing impact of specialist SEND provision, offering autistic children tailored environments where every detail—from wobble stools to structured routines—creates safety and success. With class sizes capped at 12 and a post-16 destination record boasting zero NEETs over six years, the school demonstrates what is possible when specialist settings are prioritised.

Safeguarding Jun 6, 2026

Cosmeticorexia: Safeguarding Children from Harmful Social Media Beauty Trends

Social media algorithms are driving an alarming trend among school-age girls towards excessive skincare routines and 'cosmeticorexia', with experts warning of lasting damage to both physical health and self-esteem. The booming children's beauty market raises urgent questions for safeguarding leads and education professionals about protecting young people from exploitation.

Education Jun 5, 2026

Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims

Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.

Policy Jun 5, 2026

Liz Kendall: Labour Will Make AI 'Work for Workers' as Youth Job Fears Mount

Liz Kendall has pledged that Labour will ensure artificial intelligence benefits workers rather than displacing them, amid growing public concern about automation's impact on employment. The Technology Secretary promised the government would actively shape AI adoption to support those whose jobs are at risk, particularly young people entering the workforce.

Education Jun 5, 2026

New post-16 SEND inclusion cash revealed

More than 300 providers will receive grants next month, with FE colleges getting £64m The post New post-16 SEND inclusion cash revealed first appeared on FE Week.

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