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Call for greater support for working parents hit by coronavirus

A new Working Families report calls for urgent clarification and action from Government to... read more

How to parent smarter not harder

Anita Cleare's new book aims to help working parents connect better with their children... read more

Week two: it’s the Easter holidays

It's the end of week two of homeschooling while simultaneously working. The good news it's... read more

Government updates guidance on furloughed workers

The Government has updated its advice on its furloughed workers' scheme. read more

Steep rise in Universal Credit claimants

The Government has revealed a big rise in Universal Credit claimants amid the coronavirus... read more

Return of the 1950’s housewife?

Heejung Chung from the University of Kent discusses how to stop coronavirus lockdown... read more

Survey shows impact of childcare issues on employers

Impact of childcare issues on employers

A new survey shows employers are increasingly finding problems linked to childcare issues. read more

National Living Wage rises

Planned increases to the National Living and Minimum Wage have gone ahead, despite... read more

Coronavirus anxiety and what you can do about it

Anxiety is everywhere today and parents, particularly those in the sandwich generation,... read more

‘Prioritise childcare: it’s a critical service during the pandemic’

Nursery owners are calling on Government to take the need for proper childcare support for... read more

Key workers not getting to work due to childcare issues

Key workers are reportedly having to stay home because they cannot get access to... read more

Parents talk about their childcare challenges during the coronavirus pandemic

Childcare challenges during the coronavirus pandemic

We asked parents how they are managing childcare in the current situation. read more

How to work at home effectively

Working from home has its perks but it’s no walk in the park! An informal setting,... read more

Is your employer going beyond the norm to help you during the coronavirus pandemic?

Is your employer helping you during the coronavirus pandemic?

We are starting to catalogue examples of good practice during the coronavirus pandemic to... read more

Free childcare scheme to launch for NHS workers

A new scheme offering free childcare for NHS workers launches tomorrow. read more

Information is vital in times of crisis

Clear information or at least signposting to where people can get it is vital in this time... read more

Week one of the homeschool/homework marathon

The first week of homeschooling and homeworking has finished. How did it go for you? read more

How to stay active during self-isolation

One of the biggest challenges now that we’re being asked to stay at home and exercise... read more

Surge in demand for Universal Credit

The Government has reported a big increase in applications for Universal Credit as the... read more

Parental leave and time off for emergencies: your rights

Employees can take time off work in the form of Parental Leave to look after a child’s... read more

Coronavirus childcare information

Many people are concerned about the Government advice on childcare access given the... read more