Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
15/06/2016 - 10:35
In a report, the Commons Public Account Committee (PAC) has cautioned that plans to offer pre-schoolers in England 30 hours of free childcare may be jeopardised if not enough childminders and nurseries can offer places.
15/06/2016 - 10:34
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that the number of children developing Type 2 diabetes will continue to rise unless the government issues a ‘wake up call’ and strengthens its childhood obesity strategy.
15/06/2016 - 10:33
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that the cost off paying off historic debts is squeezing out council’s dwindling revenue resources.
14/06/2016 - 11:27
The risks posed by proposed plans to give local authorities the ability to retain 100 per cent of business rate revenue must be addressed before the plans are rolled out, a report from the Communities and Local Government Committee has warned.
14/06/2016 - 11:22
Draft guidelines to offer incentives for early guilty pleas could lead to overcrowding in prisons, a report from the Justice Committee has warned.
14/06/2016 - 11:18
A scheme set up by Enfield Council to reduce how much is spent on accommodation for vulnerable families has reportedly saved almost £1 million.
13/06/2016 - 10:21
Sandwell Council’s children’s social care services are facing the possibility of being transferred to a voluntary trust, after receiving an inadequate rating by Ofsted inspectors.
13/06/2016 - 10:18
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has said the council must generate £44 million in savings by next year, in order to address a £60 million budget gap.
13/06/2016 - 10:17
Mark Drakeford, the new local government secretary, has said the plans to shake-up councils in Wales is due to be redrawn.
10/06/2016 - 12:15
The twenty small to medium sized northern cities contribute to nearly a third of the north’s economy, according to a report from Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) North.
10/06/2016 - 11:17
Lincolnshire County Council has backtracked on plans to turn of street lighting at 10pm following calls from local residents.
10/06/2016 - 11:14
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have announced a new shared finance system that they believe will save an estimated £6.8 million.
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