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More than 50% of grandparents regularly do childcare

More than 50% of grandparents regularly do childcare

More than 50 per cent of grandparents help out working parents regularly with childcare and help around the house, a survey says.…

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Childcare a problem for parents working atypical hours

Childcare a problem for parents working atypical hours

More than two-thirds of parents who do not work normal 8am-6pm hours have problems finding childcare that meets their needs, according to a Daycare Trust survey.…

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Working mums do more childcare than dads

Working mums do more childcare than dads

Mums around the world spend twice as much time on childcare as dads, according to a new OECD working paper.…

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Labour claims Tory cuts in childcare will affect poor most

Labour claims Tory cuts in childcare will affect poor most

Some of the poorest areas in the UK will have their budget for services such as Sure Start cut by £100 a child from next year, according to the Labour Party.…

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Mixed picture for future of Sure Start centres

Mixed picture for future of Sure Start centres

Many local authorities have prioritised protecting the future of their Sure Start Children’s Centres, but significant numbers remain at risk of closure in the next 12 months, according to new research. 
 

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