Proposed national standards for the regulation of childcare agencies in Scotland could prove a costly and bureaucratic public relations exercise and may not ensure child protection, according to one...
Education secretary Michael Gove has mooted the possibility that changes to business rate relief and VAT for nurseries could be considered at the same time as plans being looked into for academies and...
A Government programme supporting families with complex problems has reduced the number of children going into care, according to an evaluation.
Half of mums that responded to a survey by the TUC (Trades Union Congress) and Mother Pukka said that their current employer had rejected, or only accepted part, of their flexible working request.
Childminders must now prove their business is being run to make a profit or could be forced to repay thousands of pounds in backdated tax credits.
<P> In the third of a series of articles on Birth to Three Matters, <B> Professor Lesley Abbott </B> and <B> Ann Langston </B> consider how to respond to the needs of the 'skilful...
The biggest nanny circle in Britain met this month to promote professionalism and honour achievements 'My name is Louise Kirk and I'm the Professional Nanny of the Year - and that's the first time...