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Registration Fees rises - to be much lower than originally proposed
It was announced on 19 June that the government has decided against the proposed significant registration fee increases for childcare providers.
Free new costing tool launced by NDNA
In June the National Day Nurseries Association announced that it has created a free electronic costing tool to help nurseries effectively manage finances, analyse their costs and income and plan for the future.
CRB Checks guidance issued
In June the Cabinet Office published guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they do and don't need to carry out CRB checks on volunteers. More
New Early Years Foundation Stage leaflets
The DCSF has published a leaflet the Early Years Foundation Stage: its child's play aimed at Early Years practitioners. The NCMA have published Early Years Foundation Stage Getting Started.
EYFS literacy goals and exemptions to be reviewed
The government is to review tow of the literacy Early Learning Goals and allow nurseries and childminders to apply to be exempt from specific parts of the EYFS on 'philosopical grounds'.
Playday 6 August 2008 - Give us a go!
This year's playday, the annual celebration of children's right to play, on 6 August has the theme 'Give us a go!'.
