Supporting children’s foundational skills for a strong start to school
Early childhood is a critical period for developing the foundational skills that underpin lifelong learning and well-being.
Government needs to do more than set a target if it is going to improve school readiness
The Centre for Young Lives think tank, is today (Monday) publishing a new report, ‘Starting Well: Lessons from local areas on how to ensure all children are school ready’.
Martyn Oliver's speech at the National Day Nurseries Association
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Conference 2026 in Liverpool.
Are parents happy with early years childcare? MPs hear evidence on affordability and safeguarding
The Committee has been investigating the access, affordability and quality of early years provision, among other issues including the safeguarding of children in early years settings.
Ofsted to 'crackdown' on notifications by early years settings
Ofsted's chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has said the inspectorate is to ‘crackdown’ on notifications, looking at patterns of no or lots of notifications by early years settings.
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.