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UKHSA nursery run by Bright Horizons to close

Thursday, February 2, 2023

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An on-site nursery for employees of a Government-run health security agency has announced that it will be closing in the summer due to the ‘significant investment’ needed to refurbish the building.

Cross-party MPs launch inquiry into childcare affordability

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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The Education Committee has today (15 December) launched a new inquiry into the affordability of childcare and early years education.

Parents paying 65 per cent of wages for under-twos nursery place in England

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Friday, October 7, 2022

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Childcare costs for a child under two are now more than two-thirds of one parent’s take-home pay in some parts of England, according to new analysis.

Ofsted and CQC to carry out review into family hubs

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Friday, July 28, 2023

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Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission are to carry out a joint review of support services for parents from conception to the age of two that are delivered through family hubs.

Parents quitting their jobs as working from home policies are dropped by employers

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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New research reveals parents are leaving the workforce or looking for more home-based roles in order to afford their childcare costs.

Local authorities concerned there won't be enough places for the expanded offer

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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The majority of local authorities do not think they will have enough places to meet demand for the expanded offer, according to new research by Coram Family and Childcare.

Rising numbers of children now start school without the basic skills they need

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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Fewer children are ‘school ready’, with many unable to listen and respond to basic instructions and share and play together, suggests new research.

England’s broken childcare system is ‘falling behind the rest of the world’

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Monday, April 15, 2024

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England’s childcare system is ‘dysfunctional, propped up by piecemeal policies, held back by a lack of vision and not fit for purpose or the future, argues a new report.

Estimate that the expanded offer will save families up to £6,500 is a 'far cry' from the truth

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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Many families eligible for the new two-year-old funding will still struggle to afford their childcare bill, warns new research that finds a quarter of parents will save less than £100 a month.

Next Government urged to regulate and 'elevate' the status of nannies

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

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The next Government is being urged to regulate and elevate the status of the nanny industry within the sector, who are ‘time and time again not included or almost forgotten’ by politicians.

Parents warned finding holiday childcare will be challenging as costs rise by 6 per cent

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Friday, July 19, 2024

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According to Coram Family and Childcare’s 19th annual Holiday Childcare Survey not only has the cost of a holiday childcare place increased since last year, but places have become sparser, particularly for children with SEND.

General Election countdown - Who gets your vote?

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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With all the party manifestos now out and with the big day just over two weeks away, we want to hear from you.

Yvette Cooper calls for 'childcare revolution'

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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Labour leader candidate Yvette Cooper wants to offer universal childcare for all pre-school children from the age of two.

Working parents struggle to find holiday childcare

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

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Nine in ten local authorities in England do not have enough holiday childcare to meet demand, according to the annual survey by the Family and Childcare Trust.

Council invests £400,000 in children’s centre refurbishment

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

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Tower Hamlets Council has invested more than £430,000 updating its Ocean Children’s Centre in Stepney, which has been offically re-opened.

Breakfast clubs 'lifeline' for working parents

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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Many parents would struggle to hold down a job without the support of a school breakfast club, new research reveals.

Support for mothers and babies in prison under threat

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Monday, December 21, 2015

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Mother and Baby Units (MBUs) in prison are being left unfilled due to problems with the system, a new report says.

30 hours take-up exceeds forecast in York, study shows

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Monday, August 7, 2017

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Over 200 more places than anticipated were taken up by parents in the city-wide pilot of the 30 hours in York, according to an evaluation report.

Minister visits teen project

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Friday, July 26, 2013

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Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith visited Rosebud Nursery in Ashton-under Lyne to see the Teens and Toddlers programme in action.

Labour secures vote on Government free school meal and childcare changes

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Friday, March 9, 2018

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Labour is seeking to overthrow Government plans for changes to the eligibility criteria for childcare for two-year-olds and free school meals in a vote in Parliament.

Childcare shortage excludes over 870,000 mothers from the workplace

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Friday, March 16, 2018

| Nursery World

Half of all stay-at-home mothers in England want to work but cannot get the childcare they need, according to new figures.

Poorer parents feel patronised by targeted 'school readiness' classes

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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New research warns that attempts to ensure all children are 'school ready' is being undermined by targeted support, which alienates disadvantaged families.

Three-quarters of teachers hold toothbrushing sessions

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

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Most primary school teachers are running tooth brushing sessions every morning, because children tell them they don’t regularly brush their teeth at home.

Families in crisis given emergency grants for basics

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Friday, May 25, 2018

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Families in difficult circumstances will be given grants for cookers and other essentials as part of a £3m programme funded by BBC Children in Need.

Government urged to prioritise 'neglected' early help services

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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A new report calls for adequate Government investment in family support services, as parents across the country highlight a shortage of available and good quality provision.

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UKHSA nursery run by Bright Horizons to close

Cross-party MPs launch inquiry into childcare affordability

Parents paying 65 per cent of wages for under-twos nursery place in England

Ofsted and CQC to carry out review into family hubs

Parents quitting their jobs as working from home policies are dropped by employers

Local authorities concerned there won't be enough places for the expanded offer

Rising numbers of children now start school without the basic skills they need

England’s broken childcare system is ‘falling behind the rest of the world’

Estimate that the expanded offer will save families up to £6,500 is a 'far cry' from the truth

Next Government urged to regulate and 'elevate' the status of nannies

Parents warned finding holiday childcare will be challenging as costs rise by 6 per cent

General Election countdown - Who gets your vote?

Yvette Cooper calls for 'childcare revolution'

Working parents struggle to find holiday childcare

Council invests £400,000 in children’s centre refurbishment

Breakfast clubs 'lifeline' for working parents

Support for mothers and babies in prison under threat

30 hours take-up exceeds forecast in York, study shows

Minister visits teen project

Labour secures vote on Government free school meal and childcare changes

Childcare shortage excludes over 870,000 mothers from the workplace

Poorer parents feel patronised by targeted 'school readiness' classes

Three-quarters of teachers hold toothbrushing sessions

Families in crisis given emergency grants for basics

Government urged to prioritise 'neglected' early help services

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