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56,000 early education and childcare places lost since 2019, research shows

May 13, 2024

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The number of early education and childcare places in England fell by 56,000 between 2019 and August 2023, representing a 4.3% fall in places, new research by the House of Commons Library shows.Read more

Sector voices capacity doubts as second phase of early entitlement expansion opens

May 13, 2024

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The second phase of the government’s early entitlement expansion opened on Sunday 12 May, sparking fresh concerns about the early years sector’s capacity to accommodate demand. ...Read more