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Nov 2022
The Joy of Music
Our ChildCare Club partner, Boogie Mites, explores music's capacity to inspire joy. The physiological explanation can be explained by what Boogie Mites call the daily DOSE of music magic.
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.
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Nov 2022
Autumn Statement Contains Little Support for Childcare Sector
This month, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. While more funding has been announced for schools, for the childcare sector, there was little to celebrate.
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Nov 2022
Barely a Word in Support of Ratio Changes During Commons Debate
A petition aimed at opposing the government’s proposed changes to childcare ratios in England was put before the House of Commons for a Parliamentary debate.
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Nov 2022
Ofsted Accused of Taking Incomplete View of Curriculum
Ofsted recently published a review setting out how it aims to see children catch-up post-pandemic but an open letter, signed by over 100 sector experts, identifies nine specific concerns.
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Nov 2022
Minimum Wage to Rise in April
In addition to raising both the state pension and working age benefits in line with rising prices, it has also been decided to increase the minimum wage significantly from next April.