Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

The Government has launched a consultation on possible changes to the indoor floor space requirements per child in early years settings.The Government&rsquo ...

Alliance comments on new DfE floor space requirements consultation

Alliance comments on new DfE floor space requirements consultationPlease find below a comment from the Early Years Alliance following the Department for Education's announcement of a consultation on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) floor space requirements. At present, section 3 of the EYFS for both group and school-based providers, and childminders states that providers are required to meet the following indoor spaces requirements: 3.5m2 pe…

Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion

New data finds half a million children already benefitting from 15 hours extended childcare offer as applications open for tens of thousands more from today.