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Covid inquiry widens to include focus on children and inequality

Friday, May 13, 2022

The UK public inquiry into the Government’s handling of the Covid pandemic will now include the impact on the education, health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Queen's speech criticised for failing to provide immediate help for 'struggling families'

News

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Organisations and charities have expressed their disappointment over the lack of support for children and families in the Queen’s speech.

How to give new mums and babies the best possible start

Opinion

Friday, May 6, 2022

Being pregnant can be overwhelming, but support is out there, says Professor Lucy Chappell

Thousands of parents and childcare staff back petitions against PM’s plans to relax ratios

News

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Parents and childcare providers in their tens of thousands have condemned the Government’s plans to cut the number of staff required to care for children in early years settings.

Government to look at ways to reduce childcare costs

News

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Prime Minister has revealed that Government is looking at ways to reduce childcare costs to further ease the financial ‘pressures’ on families.

Labour pledges action on early years

News

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson has reiterated Labour’s commitment to 'drive up' the quality, affordability, and availability of childcare.

Government names 75 local areas to operate family hubs

News

Saturday, April 2, 2022

The 75 local authorities chosen by the Department for Education as eligible for a share of £302 million to set up the Government’s ‘flagship’ family hubs in their areas have been named today (Saturday).

Special report - Settings collect donations for families in war-torn Ukraine

News

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Early years providers in the UK have received supplies from parents to be sent to children and their families affected by the conflict with Russia. Catherine Gaunt reports

Schools White Paper: Government sets target for all schools to become academies by 2030

News

Monday, March 28, 2022

All schools will be encouraged to join ‘strong’ multi-academy trusts by 2030 with local authorities given powers to set up their own trusts, under moves outlined in the Government’s Schools White Paper.

Parents choosing between paying for food and childcare as providers forced to raise fees

News

Friday, March 25, 2022

One in four parents have had to cut down on necessary expenses such as food and heating to afford childcare, as more than a third of providers reveal plans to further increase fees, according to new research.