Category Archives: EDUCATION COMMITTEE EVIDENCE

Is it all about the (EYE) money, money, money?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Caesarean Birth

The Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) reforms mean that all local authorities must provide funding for free nursery education for 3 and 4 year olds. As of September 1, 2012, local authorities must secure availability of 15 hours per week for all eligible children, over … Continue reading →

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When and Why did ‘School start'” become synonymous with ‘Year 1’ start?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Caesarean Birth

Monopoly Chance card: “Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Essentially, summer born children whose parents want them to start school at compulsory school age* are given a similar message: “Go directly to Year 1. … Continue reading →

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