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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Sara Bonetti Research 