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.
The final stage of the childcare expansion has launched, allowing eligible working parents to access 30 hours of government-funded childcare per week for children aged nine months and above.
We’re excited to launch our brand-new podcast, Conversations with the Sector – a series designed to inform, inspire, and empower professionals across the childcare and education sector.
As part of the government’s Plan for Change & Best Start policies, a further 300 new or expanded school‑based nurseries will be rolled out from September 2026.
Ofsted has announced that from 10th November, the one word-judgement will be replaced by a five-point grading scale across a range of evaluation areas for early years settings and schools.
In an increasingly complex and regulated environment, the Safeguarding Fundamentals (SGF) framework has been designed to give settings and providers clarity, confidence, and cohesion.