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Mar 2026
Cause for celebration for childminders in Wales
Childminders across Wales have reason to celebrate following a major Welsh Government announcement, marking a step forward for practical, supportive childcare standards.
Industry news and insight
The latest news, views and industry insight from Morton Michel.
News, views and industry insight
This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector, as well as an archive of earlier updates for reference.
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Mar 2026
Monthly payments win for childminders - a step closer to financial stability
From 1 October 2026, childminders in England will be entitled to receive their early years funding monthly — a long-overdue change following campaigning by early years childcare organisations.
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Mar 2026
Government commits £3.2m to train early years teachers
The Government has announced £3.2 million in funding to support employers whose staff train as early years teachers while continuing to work.
20
Mar 2026
Nurseries squeezed as funding falls 22% behind 2017 levels, IFS finds
New IFS research shows funding for three- and four-year-old places is worth 22% less in real terms than in 2017, when the 30-hours childcare policy launched nationally.
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Mar 2026
One in seven childcare workers trapped near minimum wage
Britain’s childcare sector is in the grip of a deepening pay crisis — and the numbers make for uncomfortable reading.