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The Early Years Foundation Stage Print E-mail
Written by Michael Freeston, Director of Training, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageThe Early Years Foundation Stage sets out to improve the quality of all childcare provision in England. Michael Freeston explains the details of this new development.

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Promoting choice in childcare Print E-mail
Written by Andrew Fletcher, Press & Parliamentary Manager, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageAndrew Fletcher looks at how parents can be given genuine choice in childcare and explores some of the barriers to delivering the government’s vision of affordable, flexible childcare.

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The Childcare Bill Print E-mail
Written by Andrew Fletcher, Press & Parliamentary Manager, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageAndrew Fletcher explains how the Childcare Bill sets out to meet the requirements of the government’s ten-year strategy for childcare.

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Quality counts Print E-mail
Written by Avril Simcox, Accreditation Officer, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageTo enable early years settings to provide the highest quality care and education for your child, the Alliance runs an accreditation scheme, Aiming for Quality. Avril Simcox explains the accreditation process and its benefits.

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Choosing childcare Print E-mail
Written by Gill Rudkin, Marketing Officer, Pre-school Learning Alliance   

ImageLeaving your child in childcare for the first time can be an anxious time for many parents. However, by looking at your options and doing some research, you can help take the worry out of choosing the right childcare to suit your needs. Gill Rudkin explains how.

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