Everyone agrees that childcare is increasingly unaffordable for most families in Britain. But the debate on affordability has been short on solutions so far. Denise Burke offers some solutions
Two-year-olds from the most deprived families should be offered a free nursery place, Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray has said.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their potential. But in this country, social mobility is stagnating, with children from the most deprived neighbourhoods less likely to reach their full...
Working families should receive a flat payment of 5,000 over six months in place of statutory maternity pay while they are taking parental leave, according to the think-tank Reform.
About 150 of tax relief on childcare costs per week, more flexible work and childcare arrangements, and a new Government department to oversee an integrated childcare system are among proposals for...
What does it mean for children and families when school is home? Rosalyn Spencer describes her family's experience and some of the issues raised A growing number of families are choosing to educate...
The factors that hinder parents are not the ones we usually think they are, according to a new study. Ruth Thomson takes a closer look.
Ways to implement the Scottish Executive's revised integrated early years strategy in rural areas from this summer have come under the scrutiny of early years professionals. At a two-day national...
Nurseries are encouraging parents to sign a pledge not to smoke at home, in a pilot NHSscheme in Glasgow aimed at protecting children's health. Around 80 nurseries in the city's East End have given...