Press releases

The government must act now to protect and expand MNS and consider how they can support the delivery of funded hours

We should recognise the hard work of children and teachers in year 6 for the SATs exams but also that they narrow the curriculum and place unnecessary stress on pupils.

Expanding family services and SEND support will help identify need and offer help at the earliest opportunity.

It is a contradiction for this government to say they recognise the benefits of high-quality early education whilst our Maintained Nursery Schools (MNS) are under threat.

These nurseries' future is not only an educational issue, but also one of social mobility and inclusion. The government must respond to these findings with a renewed sense of urgency

The government must invest in maintained nursery schools to ensure the future of quality early education.

Coram survey shows disadvantaged children and those with SEND least likely to access early years provision.

Rather than ‘ready for school’, the route to improving children’s outcomes is better investment in the early years sector.

Education is in crisis. It is heartening that this manifesto recognises many of the major challenges.

New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies shows the beneficial impact Sure Start centres have on children and the support they offer to families.