Early Education and Childcare Coalition
@CoalitionEdCare
Working together for an early education and childcare system that delivers for all of us. Read the manifesto: http://earlyeducationchildcare.org/manifesto
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The @CoalitionEdCare Pulse Check 2025 survey highlights a shift in public sentiment in England, with Early Years now being viewed as a shared societal investment. Read our full analysis 🔎: buff.ly/fAPjVUL
Yesterday, we launched our annual Pulse Check report with a webinar to discuss the findings. We were delighted to be joined by @mayaellisuk and panellists from @Moreincommon_, Pregnant Then Screwed, @EYAlliance and @savechildrenuk Catch up below👇 youtu.be/iI-wdKg6gsc
44% of parents think the Government should prioritise more support to help them understand how children learn at home. We agree! Families need info to support their child's language from the start and we're working with home learning environments to make that support available.
A year into a Labour Government, public support for investing in early education and childcare continues to grow. But so do concerns about cost, availability and quality. In partnership with @Moreincommon_, our report explores how attitudes are shifting: earlyeducationchildcare.org/pulse-check
Today's Pulse Check shows how much parents value early education. But disadvantaged families pay at least £100 per week more for the same amount of early education that eligible working parents get funded by Government. This risks widening the disadvantage gap and must be changed…
A year into a Labour Government, public support for investing in early education and childcare continues to grow. But so do concerns about cost, availability and quality. In partnership with @Moreincommon_, our report explores how attitudes are shifting: earlyeducationchildcare.org/pulse-check
A year into a Labour Government, public support for investing in early education and childcare continues to grow. But so do concerns about cost, availability and quality. In partnership with @Moreincommon_, our report explores how attitudes are shifting: earlyeducationchildcare.org/pulse-check
Our latest research finds that 84% of parents of under-fives support the introduction of a professional register for early years staff. We know views on this are likely to differ so we’re keen to hear what you think below. Read more: nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news/p…
The DfE have published a new version of the EYFS statutory framework. We will continue to work with Coalition members to understand implications for children, families, early years professionals & providers before these changes take effect in September. gov.uk/government/pub…
It was great to be part of yesterday’s @CoalitionEdCare policy forum. It’s always so valuable to put our heads together with brilliant organisations from across the sector – especially when so much exciting change is on the horizon! #BestStartInLife
The roll-out of 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs is an important step in reinstating vital early help for families, hollowed out during austerity. We look forward to the Best Start in Life Strategy to learn more about the Government's plans for early years. thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…
Join us and our expert panel on Wednesday the 16th July at 12pm for the online launch of the third annual Pulse Check report from the EECC and @Moreincommon_ , hosted by @mayaellisuk MP. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/childcare-re…
We welcome any effort to expand places, particularly as demand is set to peak. But the rollout of 200 school-based nurseries is not a silver bullet. This policy must sit within a wider strategy that tackles underfunding & supports the whole sector bit.ly/449MWQ1
We’re proud to support Coalition Member @EYAlliance as they celebrate the National Week of Play. Play is central to how children learn, grow and thrive. This week is a great opportunity to shine a light on its importance. Read more: eyalliance.org.uk/playweek2025 #PlayWeek2025
New research commissioned by the Early Education and Childcare Coalition ahead of the spending review has found that some nurseries have seen cost rises of more than 7 per cent, due to changes to the minimum wage and employer NI changes in April. nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news/m…
.@SarahRonan_ of @CoalitionEdCare highlights the crisis of both affordability and availability, and the dysfunctional childcare market. Their new research finds that 15% of parents have left a job in last year as a result of challenges with childcare.
The @CoalitionEdCare say the upcoming #SpendingReview is the last chance for the government to properly fund providers and guarantee the success of the final phase of the early years expansion rollout in September. twinkl.co.uk/l/1hicz0