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Parents across the country to benefit from new plan to drive up the quality and accessibility of early years education and boost children’s life chances.
New data finds half a million children already benefitting from 15 hours extended childcare offer as applications open for tens of thousands more from today.
First round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries - part of government’s opportunity mission to give every child the best start in life.
Nurseries and childminders across the country will be paid more from today for every government-funded hour they provide to parents.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Nadhim Zahawi gives the keynote address at the Manchester School Readiness Conference
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
1,000 health visitors to be trained to support children's early language and communication needs during routine home visits
Children and Families Minister Robert Goodwill makes the keynote address at the Nursery World Business Summit in London (Wednesday 8 November)
David Cameron delivered keynote speech and announced plans for expansion of shared ownership, free hours of childcare and more apprenticeships.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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