Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500 incentive

The Government is looking to drive up quality and access in early education (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Archive)

Specialist teachers in disadvantaged communities will be offered £4,500 as part of Government plans to attract staff to nurseries.

Officials have also said that Ofsted will inspect all new early years providers within 18 months of them opening from next April, under the Best Start In Life strategy announced on Monday.