Thousands of new school nursery places to be rolled out
The UK government will fund up to 7,000 additional school nursery places by September 2026 via a 45 million scheme supporting 300 new or expanded nurseries.
The Guardian view on free nursery places: risks as well as rewards must be monitored | Editorial
Expansion of 30 free childcare hours offers major financial support to working parents but raises concerns about private provision, staffing shortages, and incomplete fee coverage.
Nursery teachers to get 4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
Early years teachers in England will be offered tax-free payments of £4,500 to work in nurseries in disadvantaged areas to attract and retain qualified staff.
Changing space requirements for nurseries in England risks overcrowding, experts say
Government aims to increase childcare availability by potentially altering nursery space requirements, raising concerns about overcrowding and quality of care.