Working together for an early education and childcare system that delivers for all of us.
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Early Education and Childcare Coalition
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We're pleased to support a joint statement from the UK Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Network and @justfairuk.bsky.social to the Right to Food UK Commission highlighting the need for stronger accountability, access to justice & action on the structural causes of food insecurity.
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Early Education and Childcare Coalition
New London Economics research, commissioned by the DfE, highlights significant differences in the financial sustainability of childcare providers across the sector.
The research found that 1 in 4 nursery class settings and 1 in 3 childminders brought in less than 80p of income for every £1 of costs
We’re looking for new recruits to join our Sector Advisory Panel, bringing together frontline educators from childminding, pre-school and nursery settings to help shape the future of early education and childcare.
Find out more and apply here: www.earlyeducationchildcare.org/sector-advis...
In contrast, 4 in 10 private group-based providers brought in more than £1.20 for every £1 of costs.
The report also found that the average cost of delivering one hour of childcare increased by 8% between 2024 and 2025, with the largest increase among childminders (14%).
Yesterday, our Executive Director @sarahronan.bsky.social gave oral evidence to the Education Committee alongside Coalition members @pregthenscrewed.bsky.social and @mumsnet.com
Watch the evidence session in full here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
We welcome the expansion of £4,500 bonuses for graduate early years teachers and more Stronger Practice Hubs.
The next step is a workforce strategy that supports long-term careers through better pay, conditions, progression and professional recognition.
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A new report from @naht.org.uk and Coalition members @earlyed-uk.bsky.social , @unison.org.uk and @neunion.bsky.social finds 35% of maintained nursery schools expect to be in deficit this year, while only 21% are confident they can maintain current services.
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We were pleased to contribute to a new @cfyounglives.bsky.social report on achieving the Government's school readiness target as members of its expert advisory group.
The report highlights the need for stronger early years systems and urgent action to tackle inequality.
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You cannot fix what you cannot see. Better data is essential if we are serious about ensuring no child gets left behind.
We welcome this new initiative to explore how health, education and childcare services can work together more effectively.
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Read the full research: londoneconomics.co.uk/blog/publica...
