Petition re: Government proposal for change of ratios for two year olds – The Early Childhoood Studies Degrees Network

Dear All,
to keep you updated on possible changes to ratio of adults working with children in early childhood settings and an opportunity for you to take part in policy movement

Government is proposing changing ratios for two-year-olds, from a ratio of 1:4 to 1:5, - meaning 5 two year old toddlers/children to each adult in the setting.

There is currently a petition that you can sign to push for parliamentary debate (link below)

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More about the consultation here

Further reading that will be relevant to this debate and for Early Childhood Study

NSPCC guidance on ratio
Adult/child ratio and group size in early childhood education or care to promote the development of children aged 0–5 years: A systematic review