This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector.
The Scottish Government has announced it will be committing an extra £16 million to ensure that all staff in private, voluntary and independent childcare settings can be paid a minimum of £12 an hour.
Ofsted's 'Big Listen' Consultation, which launched on 8th March, seeks input from parents and professionals working in schools, children’s social care, teacher training and early years settings.
The government has set 12th May as the date from which parents will be able to start booking funded childcare places for children aged between 9 and 23 months.
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget on 6th March 2024, confirming there will be an extra £500m for providers over two years to support workforce costs.
Here, Childminding UK explores the value of integrating Hygge into early years teaching practices, specifically focusing on its benefits for practitioners.