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Parents could be spending up to 80 per cent of take-home pay on childcare – study

Thursday, March 9, 2023

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Parents spend on average a third of their hourly wage on childcare in England, according to research by think tank Nesta.

Labour considers making the funded childcare hours means-tested, not universal

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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Labour has ruled out offering universal free childcare in favour of a means-tested offer to reduce spending commitments, reveal reports.

Urgent Government action needed to make early years education fit for the 21st century – report

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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A new report highlights the need for digital support for parents and families, and the importance of developing a ‘cohesive and aligned learning community that surrounds a child’.

Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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The pandemic has caused a ‘perfect storm’ where vital services and support for pregnant mothers and babies were withdrawn from many families at a time when they needed it most, according to the First 1001 Days Movement.

Scottish nurseries set to reopen in three weeks

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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Nurseries in Scotland are set to reopen on 22 February and ‘at home’ Covid testing will be offered to all maintained sector childcare workers twice a week and then extended to the PVI sector ‘in the weeks’ ahead, Scotland’s First Minister announced yesterday.

Children's commissioner Anne Longfield takes ministers to task in final speech

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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‘The Prime Minister’s promise to “level up” is just a slogan unless it focuses on children,’ challenged Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield in her outgoing speech today [Wednesday].

Early years sector unites to give thumbs up for early years

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders around the country have joined forces to celebrate the work of the early years workforce during the pandemic.

Wraparound care sector warns that demand could outstrip supply in months to come

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

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Wraparound care providers have welcomed the news that they can reopen for bubbles of 15 on 8 March, but warn that the future of the sector remains uncertain unless financial support is given

Out-of-school clubs open for all children from 12 April

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

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Out-of-school clubs will be open to all children from 12 April but bubbles of up to 15 remain for indoor provision, the latest guidance from the Department of Education sets out.

Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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More than half a million children have become eligible for free school meals during the pandemic, Labour estimates.

Funding for early intervention 'cut by half' over ten years – analysis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

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A joint report by leading children’s charities has found that councils have been forced to halve early intervention spending on vulnerable children over the last decade.

Poorer families struggle to access childcare - survey

News

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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Government childcare policies have left parents stressed and anxious, a new survey has found.

Make 30 hours funded childcare universal to close the attainment gap

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

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A new report renews the call for all children to be made eligible for the extended entitlement amid concerns the Coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

‘Immediate’ Government action needed on rising childcare costs and drop in availability of places

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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The Chancellor is being urged to use tomorrow's Budget to help with rising childcare costs as parents are paying up to 3.5 per cent more for a place than they were a year ago, finds survey.

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The London Early Years Foundation is calling on the Government to invest in nursery food provision to support families living in poverty and improve young children's health.

Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social care to merge

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Friday, July 8, 2022

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The merger between the Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social Care, has been agreed, following a meeting of their two boards of trustees.

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

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Monday, March 16, 2020

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As the Covid-19 outbreak is a developing situation, this story reflects the position as of midday, 12 March.

Childminders banned from drop-offs at schools

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Reports that some schools and nurseries are banning childminders from dropping off and collecting children from their premises has led to a petition calling on the Government to clarify the issue.

Concern energy bills plan 'does not go far enough' and could lead to 'a cliff-edge' after six months

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

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Early years organisations, teaching unions and charities have been reacting to the news of the plans announced by the prime minister to cap energy bills for households and businesses.

Irish Government announces €85m package of childcare measures

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Friday, October 23, 2015

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Delivering Budget 2016, Ireland’s ministers announced €85m in new childcare funding to improve the country’s provision.

Blackpool leads the way with new child development centre

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Friday, October 23, 2015

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Blackpool's new Centre for Early Child Development combines expert knowledge and practice to improve children's lives in their first three years.

Editor's view - Rethinking the balance

Opinion

Monday, August 11, 2014

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This month's Working Mum column gives a real insight into the continuing problems that parents face in trying to arrange childcare - in this instance, out-of-school provision for her elder daughter who starts reception next term.

Charities unite to call for action on children's SLCN

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

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Sixty charities and organisations have joined forces to urge the Prime Minister to do more to improve support for the 1.4 million children with speech, language and communication needs.

MPs call for joint children's centre and health budgets to protect services

News

Monday, July 15, 2013

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Children's centre budgets should be pooled with those for midwives and health visitors, a cross-party committee of MPs has argued.

Exclusive: The Minister's View - Shaping more affordable childcare

Opinion

Friday, August 9, 2013

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Elizabeth Truss explains more about the government's plans for More Affordable Childcare

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Parents could be spending up to 80 per cent of take-home pay on childcare – study

Labour considers making the funded childcare hours means-tested, not universal

Urgent Government action needed to make early years education fit for the 21st century – report

Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

Scottish nurseries set to reopen in three weeks

Children's commissioner Anne Longfield takes ministers to task in final speech

Early years sector unites to give thumbs up for early years

Wraparound care sector warns that demand could outstrip supply in months to come

Out-of-school clubs open for all children from 12 April

Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

Funding for early intervention 'cut by half' over ten years – analysis

Poorer families struggle to access childcare - survey

Make 30 hours funded childcare universal to close the attainment gap

‘Immediate’ Government action needed on rising childcare costs and drop in availability of places

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social care to merge

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

Childminders banned from drop-offs at schools

Concern energy bills plan 'does not go far enough' and could lead to 'a cliff-edge' after six months

Irish Government announces €85m package of childcare measures

Blackpool leads the way with new child development centre

Editor's view - Rethinking the balance

Charities unite to call for action on children's SLCN

MPs call for joint children's centre and health budgets to protect services

Exclusive: The Minister's View - Shaping more affordable childcare

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