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Mar 2026
Government commits £3.2m to train early years teachers
The Government has announced £3.2 million in funding to support employers whose staff train as early years teachers while continuing to work.
Industry news and insight
The latest news, views and industry insight from Morton Michel.
News, views and industry insight
This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector, as well as an archive of earlier updates for reference.
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Mar 2026
Nurseries squeezed as funding falls 22% behind 2017 levels, IFS finds
New IFS research shows funding for three- and four-year-old places is worth 22% less in real terms than in 2017, when the 30-hours childcare policy launched nationally.
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Mar 2026
One in seven childcare workers trapped near minimum wage
Britain’s childcare sector is in the grip of a deepening pay crisis — and the numbers make for uncomfortable reading.
20
Mar 2026
Workforce challenges remain across the early education and childcare sector
New research from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) highlights the scale of the workforce challenge facing early education and childcare in England.
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Mar 2026
Understanding the PAYE Year End: What Employers Need to Know
The PAYE (Pay As You Earn) year end is a key milestone in the UK payroll calendar. Keren Black from ARAG Law answers key questions to help employers stay compliant and prepared for the new tax year.