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Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Nurseries face potential closures and higher fees despite government funding, due to rising costs associated with National Insurance and minimum wage increases.

The 'small Orpington school with a big heart' with welcoming atmosphere

Pratts Bottom Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted, with Outstanding in key areas like behavior, leadership, and early years provision.
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Parents face hike in nursery fees as providers struggle to bring in free childcare

Rising nursery fees undermine free childcare initiative as parents face added costs and limited spaces.

Labour plan for 100,000 new nursery places in England unlikely to work'

Government plan to create new nursery places using primary school capacity is criticized for geographical mismatches and viability issues.
Challenges such as staffing, facility adequacy, and low availability hinder the success of the new nursery policy.

Parents face hike in nursery fees as providers struggle to bring in free childcare

Rising nursery fees undermine free childcare initiative as parents face added costs and limited spaces.

Labour plan for 100,000 new nursery places in England unlikely to work'

Government plan to create new nursery places using primary school capacity is criticized for geographical mismatches and viability issues.
Challenges such as staffing, facility adequacy, and low availability hinder the success of the new nursery policy.
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The Lewisham nursery where 'children's safety and welfare is compromised'

Cherryli Nursery struggles with safeguarding and weak staff engagement, despite providing a clean environment for children's learning and play.

Sinn Fein say 10 per day childcare plan could be in place by next year if party was in government

Sinn Féin proposes reforms to make childcare more affordable, including capping costs and increasing educators' pay, to support working families.

The Lewisham nursery where 'children's safety and welfare is compromised'

Cherryli Nursery struggles with safeguarding and weak staff engagement, despite providing a clean environment for children's learning and play.

Sinn Fein say 10 per day childcare plan could be in place by next year if party was in government

Sinn Féin proposes reforms to make childcare more affordable, including capping costs and increasing educators' pay, to support working families.
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Free childcare to be expanded from next week but new rules come with a warning

Free childcare for children nine months and older starts next week, with further expansions planned in 2025 amid significant delivery challenges.
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