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Why higher funding is the cornerstone of a sustainable early years sector

Early years settings in England face a simple math problem. Most government-funded early education and childcare places are underfunded, particularly those for three- and four-year olds, making it nearly impossible for providers to raise wages without increasing fees or cutting quality. Let’s break it down: 1️⃣ Funding doesn’t match delivery costsThe DfE’s own data (e.g. the …

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1 in 5 early years educators leave every year

Staff turnover in early years settings isn’t just high — it’s chronic. Each year, 18% - 20% of the early years workforce in England leaves the sector entirely. That’s one in five educators walking away from a profession that supports children at the most sensitive stage of development. The reasons are familiar: low pay, limited progression opportunities, lack of …

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