Childcare
Notice period for childminders when they are on maternity leave
My daughter started with our previous childminder last year, but the childminder informed... read more
Childcare
The Working Mums childcare archive provides working parents with useful guides and tips on the types of childcare available, what you should consider when making a choice, plus the latest news on legislation and benefits to support parents.
Childcare
The summer holiday childcare challenge
There was a lot of focus on parental leave in the last days of May-ism, but childcare is... read more
Childcare
How to survive the summer holidays
The summer holidays have finally arrived. If you haven't got them sorted childcare-wise,... read more
Childcare
Women in leadership: overcoming the barriers
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard talks about getting more women into... read more
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Can employees take unpaid leave this summer to look after their children?
Kate Palmer gives advice on your rights around parental leave over the long summer... read more
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Holiday childcare system in need of urgent reform
Holiday childcare costs have risen by 3% in the last year, says a new report. read more
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Attitudes are changing, but there’s still a way to go
The latest survey of social attitudes shows some changes, but women are still expected to... read more
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The toll of tag-team parenting
Beena Nadeem investigates the toll of tag-team parenting for those who can't afford... read more
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Call for help with upfront childcare costs
Save the Children highlights the cost of holiday childcare for those on Universal Credit. read more
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Mothers, fathers and the myth of equal partnership
A new book highlights how progressive relationships often become traditional ones when... read more
Childcare
Fewer poorer children accessing free childcare
A new report shows the number of poorer two year olds accessing free childcare is falling... read more
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I have a childcare problem, but school is insisting I come in full time
I started a new job recently as a teacher in secondary school. I went back to work with... read more
Childcare
Work Life Cycle Survey
From flexible working and family support to attitudes to mental well being and carers in... read more
Childcare
‘Poorest hit hardest by Sure Start cuts’
Sure Start centre cuts have hit poorest areas hardest, says new report. read more
Childcare
UK ranks low for paid parental leave
A new UNICEF ranking of wealthier countries shows the UK near the bottom for paid parental... read more
Childcare
A partnership for well being in childcare
Childcare workers can help to support parents who are under pressure and signpost them to... read more
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Support lacking for parents of children with disabilities
Beena Nadeem reports on the challenges facing parents of children with disabilities. read more
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London parents face childcare struggle
Lack of childcare and high costs are making life difficult for London parents, according... read more
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Report highlights health benefits of Sure Start
A new report on the health benefits of the Sure Start programme calls for funding to be... read more
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Older au pairs travel the world
Grania Groezinger writes about the experiences of two older au pairs in the UK. read more
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‘Grandparents could be missing out on NI credit for doing childcare’
Many grandparents and family members who provide childcare for children could be missing... read more
