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We can’t look at Scottish education results without the proper context

EDUCATION experts have stressed that debates over the state of education in Scotland must account for the impact of poverty on children’s learning.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Childcare needs a ‘fundamental reset’ to improve safety. These are Victoria’s key recommendations

State to accept all 22 recommendations as federal government releases names of 30 childcare centres subject to compliance action

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

Abuse allegations have prompted distress and outrage - but will Australia’s childcare system be fixed?

With an urgent review and new measures to protect children announced, experts argue some form of national oversight is essential

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025

Families earning $80k or less could get free child care

The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Australian government urged to guarantee three days of childcare a week for all children under five

Productivity Commission report requested by Labor calls for a universal system of childcare, regardless of family’s income

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Jeremy Hunt’s childcare budget boost ‘will not work’ without further reform, MPs warn

Parliament’s education committee calls on ministers to address ‘structural problems’ in early years system, including ‘unprecedented staff turnover’

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Government has more work to do to ensure families secure quality childcare – MPs

Plans to expand the number of subsidised childcare places for working parents in England ‘should not come at the expense of quality’, report says.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

The people who care for and educate our children deserve better pay - here's why that would help us all

Pressure on working parents has been building for a long time, with daycare costs increasing as places become more scarce. Two recent reports clearly illustrate the dysfunctional nature of England’s system of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023