The Code of Practice on the free entitlement to nursery education will be implemented from September, the Government has confirmed, despite pre-election promises by the Conservatives to suspend it.
The news will come as a blow to some nursery owners who were hoping the Tories would fulfil their pledge to postpone the Code and allow settings to charge top-up fees.
A Government spokesperson said, ‘The new Code of Practice will come into force in September, to ensure that local authorities are working to a clear common framework in implementing the extension to 15 hours. However, we will be looking to streamline this guidance next year.’
Surrey County Council is on course to bolster the number of men it employs in its nurseries, according to the latest figures.
Being lavished with affection by your mum as a young child makes you better able to cope with the stresses and strains of adult life, say researchers.
From September 2010 the current free entitlement will increase from 12.5 to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year, and parents will be able to use it more flexibly than at present – over at least three days a week. Since September 2009, all local authorities (LAs) have been required to make the offer available to 25 per cent of their most disadvantaged 3- and 4-year-olds.
Millions of parents in the UK are being forced to cut their working hours or stop work altogether after having a second child, according to a survey for Aviva.
nding for a range of projects affecting children and young people, including money for youth facilities, new playgrounds and improved social work IT systems.
