The department\u2019s long-standing annual Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers, capturing information from a sample of approximately 10,000 providers, is the main way in which the department collects robust, wide-ranging and up-to-date evidence on childcare providers in England. This year, the analytical programme will be enhanced with more detailed research on provider finances and childcare costs for 2-4 year olds. This will involve externally commissioned research with site visits to a representative sample of early years providers to provide us with robust, up-to-date evidence on childcare costs.<\/p>
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The most recent Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers is available to view here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/childcare-and-early-years-providers-survey-2016<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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Auditor's Regularity Report<\/p><\/td> | 2013/14<\/p><\/td> | 2014/15<\/p><\/td> | 2015/16<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | ||||
No material irregularity or non-compliance<\/p><\/td> | 2,554<\/p><\/td> | 2,782<\/p><\/td> | 2,865<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | ||||
Material irregularity or non-compliance reported<\/p><\/td> | 136<\/p><\/td> | 119<\/p><\/td> | 136<\/p><\/td><\/tr> | ||||
Total Academy Trusts<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2,690<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2,901<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 3,001<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Percentage with reported non-compliance<\/p><\/td> 5.1%<\/p><\/td> 4.1%<\/p><\/td> 4.5%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p>"}
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