Alistair Bryce-Clegg is joined by Neil Leitch, CEO of the Early Years Alliance. In this episode, they discuss the topic of Early Years funded hours. The conversation underscores the need for re-focus on what children need and their wellbeing, particularly as Early Years are the critical years for development. They also cover the 3 main reasons people are leaving the Early Years sector, and what can be done to mitigate this.