Higher course fees, student loans and rising living costs all mean that students are likely to emerge from their college or university with huge debts, plus diminishing chances of getting a job at the moment.
The pressures are greater for those students who are also parents - juggling family responsibilities with college work on very little income takes some dedication. Yet it is becoming apparent that the lifeline of campus childcare is increasingly under threat, which will make higher and further education harder to enter or continue for some and impossible for others. Planned or actual closures of on-site nurseries have provoked passionate protests around the country.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
