Childcare
How to homework and homeschool and stay sane
Many of us are asking this question at the moment. As with all things, it depends on a... 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
Homeschooling while homeworking: some ideas
Homeschooling while homeworking presents a major work life balance overload, as we know... read more
Childcare
Survey shows 71% of mums turned down for furlough for childcare reasons
A new survey by the TUC and Mother Pukka finds most mums who have asked to be furloughed... read more
Childcare
Coronavirus childcare information
Many people are confused about the latest advice on lockdowns and the implications for... read more
Childcare
Who is a key worker?
Who are the key workers whose children will still be able to access schools during the... read more
Childcare
Government announces national lockdown
The Government has announced a national lockdown in England. read more
Childcare
Review of 2020 part three
The last part of workingmums.co.uk's review of 2020 covers the September to December... read more
Childcare
Start of term to be delayed in England
The Government has announced a two-week delay in the return to school for most pupils in... read more
Childcare
Review of 2020 part two
In the second part of the workingmums.co.uk's review of 2020 we trace the period after the... read more
Childcare
Review of 2020 part one
In the first part of our review of the year, we focus on the months from January to April,... read more
Childcare
Why childcare is a vital element of ‘building back better’
A recent report adds more evidence that childcare providers are really struggling and... read more
Childcare
‘Childcare could be more scarce and more expensive as a result of Covid changes’
A new report from Coram Family and Childcare highlights how a recent withdrawal of... read more
Childcare
Government move angers childcare providers
The Government has announced that it will revert to funding based on actual attendance at... read more
Childcare
What can you do if the schools close?
Schools are approaching Christmas in many regions with year groups closing and reopening.... read more
Childcare
Coronavirus schools shutdown: what do employees and employers need to know?
HR expert Kate Palmer from Peninsula UK advises on what parents can do if their schools... read more
Childcare
Childcare providers slam Chancellor’s announcement on funding
The Early Years Alliance has called the announcement of more funding for childcare... read more
Childcare
Survey highlights childcare costs for women during pandemic
A quarter of women who have lost their jobs during the pandemic say lack of childcare has... read more
Childcare
Why diversity needs to be at the heart of the post-Covid recovery
Covid-19 has highlighted systemic inequalities and structural issues that need to be... read more
Childcare
Report calls for a family stimulus to save the childcare sector
A report by the TUC and IPPR calls for greater investment in childcare to boost GDP, ... read more
Childcare
Study shows women adversely impacted by pandemic remote working
A new study shows the productivity of women and the low paid have been most hit by remote... read more
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Longer half term for Northern Ireland schools
Schools in Northern Ireland will shut for two weeks from next week as part of a circuit... read more
