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Nursery child protection concern
Almost one in three early years providers in England is inadequate or only satisfactory on child protection, inspectors say.

Cost of Scots childcare 'soaring'
The cost of nurseries and out-of-school childcare in Scotland has risen by almost four times the rate of inflation, a survey finds.

Call for more male nursery staff
Men are being urged to take nursery jobs after a survey suggested parents want more male role models employed.

Drop in 'good-rated' childminders
A smaller proportion of childminders in England are offering childcare rated "good", says Ofsted.

Decline in number of childminders
The number of childminders in England has fallen in the face of increasing regulation.

Nurseries now need taxi licence
Childcare centres are told they can no longer operate school-run services unless they have a PSV licence.

Is five too soon to start school?
A report casts doubt on whether children starting school so young has any long-term advantages, says Sean Coughlan.

Charity says childcare costs soar
Childcare costs are rising about the rate of inflation, with parents paying more than £8,000 a year, a charity report suggests.

Fire wrecks city nursery project
A nursery which was due to open in Edinburgh before Christmas is destroyed in a suspicious fire.

Fall in 'good' childcare places
A reduced number of childcare settings in England are ranked as good or outstanding, inspection body Ofsted says.

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