May Insights in Childcare and Education News ??

Sunak Calls General Election

UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a surprise early election which will take place on 4th July. For the childcare sector, the most important thing is to make sure our voices are heard.

Royal Foundation Business Taskforce Releases Early Childhood Report

The report, titled “Prioritising early childhood for a happier, healthier society”, sets out the business case for investing in early childhood in the workplace, community, and wider society.

Applications Open for Funded Hours for 9-month-olds but Concerns Remain Over the Number of Places

Fears over whether settings will have capacity to meet the demands of the second phase are prominent, with the Department of Education recently estimating an extra 15,000 places are needed.

Early Education and Childcare Coalition Launches New Manifesto

On May 17th, the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) launched its new manifesto, setting out proposals to ‘rescue and reform’ England’s early education and childcare sector.

British Red Cross: Asthma Attacks

An asthma attack can be frightening for little ones and those looking after them, so it’s important to be prepared. Here, the British Red Cross shares how to tell if a child is having an asthma attack and how to help them.

Childminding UK: Engaging Boys

Here, Childminding UK looks at the difference between how boys and girls develop, and how we approach engaging and supporting boys to enable them to reach their full potential.

Club Hub Event 2024: Celebrating Success in the Children's Activities Sector

On 11th May, James and Gary from the Morton Michel team joined around 200 children's activity providers at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, for the Club Hub Event 2024.

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Don’t forget, Morton Michel policyholders have access to a wide range of discounts and benefits via our exclusive ChildCare Club. From savings on days out to the UK’s top attractions and theme parks and discounted holidays with Haven, to free arts and crafts and business form downloads and discounted paediatric first aid training, plus many more!

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