September Childcare Focus
Childcare & Education Expo
Childcare & Education Expo is the longest-running exhibition for the early years education industry.
Dive into your September 2024 Focus! It's been a busy month in the early education sector and we're here to keep you up to date with the latest news from the past month. Discover this month's latest news including Ofsted's Big Listen, reimagining the workforce, early years crisis and more. Plus find out what we were up to over the weekend! Keep reading to find dive into the details...
Breaking News
Building a Better Ofsted: The Response to the Big Listen
Ofsted has published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it inspects and regulates while continuing to raise standards for children and learners.
This Months Roundup
Labour’s Early Years Review Findings Revealed
Increasing the early years pupil premium and a new qualified teaching status for the early years have been recommended in a Labour-commissioned review, Tes ?can reveal. The early years review was carried out by former chief inspector of schools Sir David Bell.
Early Education and Childcare Access Worse in England Than Elsewhere in Europe, Study Claims
England is one of the worst countries in Europe for early education and childcare access, according to a study?.The study?has been released in the UK following September’s early entitlement expansion for eligible parents of children.
Reimagining the Workforce: Flexibility, Retention & Recruitment
It is generally felt that the landscape of early years education has been evolving in recent years. In 2024, the sector faces a pivotal moment, where reimagining the workforce is not just an option but a necessity.?
Education Secretary’s Conference Speech Hails Importance of Early Education and Outlines First Phase of School-Based Nurseries Plan
Bridget Phillipson’s first speech as Secretary of State for Education at the Labour Conference?highlighted Labour’s “mission to deliver opportunity"
The Latest Sector News
Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2024
Last week, Childcare & Education Expo Midlands brought thousands of early education professionals together at the CBS Arena in Coventry for a day of connection, learning and discovery. With over 40 speakers, 80 exhibitors, four content streams, interactive features and special guests like the Minister for Early Education, it was truly an event to remember. Don’t miss out on our 2025 shows—join the waitlist today!