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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 2d

In our latest guest blog Dr Sara Bonetti and Dr @nathanarcher.bsky.social explore the potential of an early years professional register: what it could achieve, the questions that still need to be answered, and what we can learn from other sectors.

Read the full piece here:
bit.ly/4obJyLK

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 8d

Our Executive Director, @sarahronan.bsky.social, reflects on her own early years and how those experiences shaped her passion for the system in this feature for @nurseryworld.bsky.social

Read the full piece on the link:
www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/feat...

Sarah Ronan: Memories of my early years - Nursery World

Sarah Ronan, director of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition, shares some memories from her early childhood

www.nurseryworld.co.uk

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to everyone who came to our packed out event at the Labour Party Conference, it was inspiring to see so many show their support

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@mayaellismp.bsky.social
@kamalpreetkaur.bsky.social
@eyalliance.bsky.social
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social
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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 11d

Join the Coalition for breakfast at the Labour Party Conference

📅Mon 29th Sept
🕘9-10am
📍Suite 3/4/5 of the Leonardo Hotel

With panellists
@oliviabailey.bsky.social
@mayaellismp.bsky.social
@kamalpreetkaur.bsky.social
@eyalliance.bsky.social
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social
@sarahronan.bsky.social

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 14d

Join our expert panel for breakfast at the Labour Party Conference

Childcare Reform: Building a Legacy that Lasts

Date: Mon 29 September
Time: 9–10am
Place: Suite 3/4/5, Leonardo Hotel

@sarahronan.bsky.social @mayaellismp.bsky.social @oliviabailey.bsky.social @eyalliance.bsky.social

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 15d

Are you a male working in an early year's setting? Join our Sector Advisory Panel!

We are looking for a male nursery worker (non-managerial role), working in a PVI Setting nursery in England (outside of London) to join our advisory panel.

📅 Closing date: 28/09/25
🔗 More info: lnkd.in/emV66uXv

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 29d

Don’t miss a thing. You don’t have to be a member of the Coalition to get our newsletter, packed with sector updates, policy analysis, research highlights and upcoming events. 
Stay in the loop by signing up here today www.earlyeducationchildcare.org/contact

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Sep 4

"I recruited during Covid times for NHS 111 and thought that was tricky – this is a whole new ball game.”

We were pleased to support NFER’s new research, which highlights the scale of the workforce challenge as quoted in this BBC piece. Read the full story here: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Recruitment as new Derbyshire nursery opens

The director of the new business in Derbyshire says it has been difficult to find staff.

www.bbc.com

Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Sep 1

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Childcare expansion could leave parents paying more, study finds

University of Bradford research finds the government's free childcare expansion could 'backfire'.

www.bbc.co.uk

Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today marks the final phase of the 30 hours expansion. Our director Sarah Ronan, warns that it would be 'unwise to think this is the end of the road [when] the sector is operating in really difficult financial circumstances'.

Childcare expansion could leave parents paying more, study finds

University of Bradford research finds the government's free childcare expansion could 'backfire'.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Breaking the link between background and opportunity does not start at the school gate, it starts in the nursery doorway."

Read our guest post on the Best Start in Life Strategy for Sutton Trust

www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

Access to early education is the first line of defence against inequality - The Sutton Trust

Discussing the importance of improving access to early education and childcare.

www.suttontrust.com

Reposted by Early Education and Childcare Coalition

The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

Under the current childcare system in England, many families are missing out on extra childcare support from government.

@coalitionedcare.bsky.social Director Sarah Ronan reiterates the importance of ensuring the system delivers for all in our latest guest blog ⤵️
www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...

Access to early education is the first line of defence against inequality - The Sutton Trust

Discussing the importance of improving access to early education and childcare.

www.suttontrust.com

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Aug 26

Media request 📢 Are you an early years provider in the North East struggling to meet demand this Sept either due to funding/staffing challenges? Or a parent who can't find the place they need?

If you would be willing to speak to media today, please email us [email protected]

Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Unless the government is prepared to tackle the thorny issue of low pay, it will never grow the early years workforce to meet demand, let alone improve its status or diversity."

Our director, Sarah Ronan, writes for Tes magazine 👇

www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Early years needs funding to cope with free childcare expansion

The rollout of 30 hours of funded childcare for nine-month-olds is welcome news for parents, but providers need financial help to meet rising demand

www.tes.com

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has launched seven animated films exploring the science behind early social and emotional development.

These short videos show how everyday moments of connection can have a long-term positive impact on a child’s life.

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 28

While we all welcome the Government's vision for early years and stand ready to work in partnership to make it a reality, that won't happen without addressing the chronic underfunding of early years entitlements.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Free childcare crisis as surge in demand leaves Labour with funding black hole

Exclusive: Education secretary Bridget Phillipson insists she is unafraid of scheme’s soaraway popularity, describing it as a ‘good problem to have’

www.independent.co.uk

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢Calling all small early years business owners!

Coalition member, FSB wants your views on the future of skills, whether it’s apprenticeships, in-work training, or engaging with schools. Your insights will help shape key policies

Take the survey:

🔗https://www.unbrandedfsbbigvoice.uk/c/r/Skills

Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 Almost half the public thinks the Government needs to do more to bring down the cost of childcare.

Our annual Pulse Check report provides unique insight into how the public and parents view early years and the Government's efforts.

Read it www.earlyeducationchildcare.org/pulse-check

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 21

Plans to increase the Early Years Pupil Premium in areas of greatest need are welcome, as are plans to improve outcomes for children from low-income households. But right now, these are just vague promises with no firm timings.

The Government must act now.

Read the EPI's report: bit.ly/46PBg6y

Foreword & executive summary - Education Policy Institute

Foreword This year’s annual report on the disadvantage gap in England reveals the enduring and, in some areas, worsening disparities faced by disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. Almost half a…

epi.org.uk

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 21

The disadvantage gap at age five has widened to 4.7 months, according to the Education Policy Institute while the number of two-year-olds registered for the disadvantaged early years entitlements is down by 18% (DfE).

Does the Best Start in Life Strategy include enough to tackle this? 1/2

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 19

Parents and the wider public think access to early education should be about a child's needs.

Read more in our annual Pulse Check report ➡️ bit.ly/44CuL5J

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 17

NEW 📢 Families are paying an average of £1,000 per child for six weeks of holiday childcare, according to coalition member Coram Family and Childcare's annual holiday childcare survey.

Read it here 👇

www.coram.org.uk/news/holiday...

Families facing holiday childcare bill of over £1,000 per child this summer, with significant gaps in provision for children with additional needs - Coram

Summer holiday childcare costs in Great Britain have risen by 4% on 2024, according to Coram Family and Childcare's annual Holiday Childcare Survey.

www.coram.org.uk

Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 17

Catch up on our Pulse Check webinar below 👇

We were delighted to be joined by @mayaellismp.bsky.social & panellists from @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @pregthenscrewed.bsky.social @eyalliance.bsky.social and @savechildrenuk.bsky.social

youtu.be/iI-wdKg6gsc

Childcare reform: public support for early years since the General Election

YouTube video by Early Education and Childcare Coalition

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 16

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 More in Common, our report explores how attitudes are shifting: www.earlyeducationchildcare.org/pulse-check

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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · Jul 15

We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for Best Policy Initiative of the Year at the @ThirdSector Awards.
It’s great to see recognition for everyone in our coalition who worked tirelessly to keep early education and childcare on the agenda. Thank you to all our members and supporters.

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