Teenage parents are to receive support from the Government to help them get back into education and employment. Public health minister Yvette Cooper gave details last week about Sure Start Plus, an...
The Care Commission has raised concerns with the Scottish Executive about the legal issues involved in accessing the social work and health service records of childcare job applicants. When local...
The benefits of childcare and early education services to local communities, children and parents are highlighted in a guide for local authorities from the Local Government Association (LGA) and...
* Provision to protect children in Northern Ireland from unsuitable people wanting to work as childcarers moved a step closer last week with the second reading in the Assembly of the Protection of...
The Government's future line on childcare has been hinted at by MP Alan Milburn. The former health secretary said he would like to see the Government produce a cross-departmental White Paper that...
For children unable to attend school due to ill health, hospital education provides a way to keep up with work - and also smooths the way for reintegration with their peers. By Jenny Craigen
The Government's future line on childcare has been hinted at by MP Alan Milburn. The former health secretary said he would like to see the Government produce a cross-departmental White Paper that...
30 March Investing in our future, investing in young people This conference by 4Children, in partnership with the Sure Start Unit, brings together Government departments, youth justice, health,...
Childcarers in Edinburgh will have access to heavily subsidised training from this autumn as the city's programme to boost qualification levels swings into action. The local council has worked with...