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Sure Start Centres closing

Sure Start Centres closing

Some 47 Sure Start Children's Centres have closed or been earmarked for closure within the  next year, according to Labour's Shadow Children's and Families Minister.

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Stay-at-home mums 'only enjoy half the time they spend with their kids'

Stay-at-home mums 'only enjoy half the time they spend with their kids'

One in five stay-at-home mums with toddlers are so exhausted by the pressures of parenting they only enjoy half the time they spend with their little ones, according to research.

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Government announces £300m for childcare

Government announces £300m for childcare

The Government has announced a £300 million investment in childcare for parents on low incomes who work less than 16 hours a week.

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Elder care 'to become bigger issue in flexible working debate'

Elder care 'to become bigger issue in flexible working debate'

Almost as many men have elder care responsibilities as women, according to a survey by My Family Care which suggests this will become a mainstream issue for organisations in the near future.

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Parents' finances 'could endanger out of school care'

Parents' finances 'could endanger out of school care'

Parents are changing their work patterns or allowing children to walk home alone to avoid paying after school fees, according to a survey.…

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