Families below the poverty line have been pushed deeper into poverty since 2012, a new report has found.
A £2.5m bursary to help learners with study related costs, including childcare, has been created for those applying for the Government’s new higher education short courses.
Women’s enterprise is being curbed by childcare responsibilities, says an entrepreneurship expert, who is calling for more funded childcare for the self-employed.
Children's centres are reducing activities open to all in the move to targeting families in greatest need, finds the latest report of a six-year study.
Charities have welcomed the Government's pledge to give legal backing to its commitment to eradicate child poverty by 2020, amid concern that it will not invest enough to halve it by 2010.
'Intimidating' groups of teenagers hanging out on streets are often ganging together to keep safe and avoid trouble, according to a recent study. The research with families in four disadvantaged areas...
Fancy revamping your outdoor area this year? Some free trees from the Woodland Trust may provide some inspiration.
The number of outstanding childcare providers inspected last year is more than double that of the previous year, according to the annual report published by Ofsted last week.
Comparison of sadness, anger, and fear facial expressions when toddlers look at their mothers Research suggests sad expressions may be more beneficial to children than other emotions. Facial...
The Liberal Democrats have outlined their plans to provide families with ‘flexible, affordable and fair’ childcare, boost SEND support and give every child the best possible start in life.