Early education

Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

Children 'left behind' by covid, says charity

Free childcare hours to now include childminders

New nursery 'making huge difference' for families

Protest held against imminent closure of nursery

Pre-school children's screen time at 'crisis point'

Progress reviews 'unique' for three-year-olds

Kate says emotional skills must be priority for healthier society

Chip shop marks centenary with donation to school

Families 'devastated' by sudden nursery closure

Ofsted suspends preschool over fears of pupil harm

Vulnerable mums given baby boxes in Wandsworth

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

School to expand age range to two-year-olds

Resort has 'some of the worst' childcare access

High number of pupils regularly missing school

Town named as childcare desert by Ofsted

Tax increase will impact nursery costs - minister

Children in Need money is vital, says play bus team

High Court case over closure of nurseries dropped

'NHS nursery closure could mean I can't do my job'

Rural pre-school needs more children to stay open