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
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
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
Childcare
‘Some councils failing to pass on full childcare funding to providers’
A Freedom of Information request shows several councils in England are not adhering to... read more
Childcare
Coronavirus childcare information
Many people are confused about the latest advice on lockdowns and self isolation and the... read more
Childcare
Testing times for childcare
The lack of testing and delays in results is leading to pressure on schools and childcare,... read more
Childcare
Councils outline stark reality for childcare providers
A new report paints a stark picture of the financial problems facing childcare providers,... read more
Childcare
Call for urgent investment in childcare
A range of organisations have called on the Government to address the funding crisis... read more
Childcare
How are you facing the next stage of the Covid pandemic?
As we settle into the next extremely uncertain phase of the pandemic, workingmums.co.uk... read more
Childcare
Has Covid sent gender equality backwards?
A Women and Equalities Committee session heard yesterday about the impact of Covid in the... read more
Childcare
Schools and nurseries warn of impact of testing problems
Staff shortages due to a lack of access to Covid-19 tests are already reported to be... read more
Childcare
School logistics: a moving target
Parents are having to get used to the fact that school logistics are likely to keep... read more
Childcare
Dealing with anxiety around the return to school
Child expert Dr Kathy Weston gives some advice on how working parents can help support... read more
Childcare
Back to school challenges
Despite the big return to school, there are still problems for many working parents of... read more
Childcare
Study suggests many special needs pupils won’t return to school this month
A new study suggests up to 20,000 special needs pupils may not return to school this... read more
Childcare
Report highlights childcare funding risk
A new report highlights the financial impact of Covid on childcare providers and the risk... read more
Childcare
Back to school emotions
The return to school throws up a range of emotions, depending on your circumstances - from... read more
Childcare
Why back to the office threats won’t work
Caroline Nokes, Chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, says threatening... read more
Childcare
Survey highlights extent of continuing childcare issues for parents
A new TUC survey shows 41% of working mums will not have - or are worried they will not... read more
Childcare
FSB says childcare is vital for return to work and calls for more government support
Twenty-three per cent of small businesses say the return to school could affect their... read more
Childcare
New guidance on what nurseries and schools should do in local lockdowns
The Government has issued new guidance on what schools and nurseries should do in the... read more
Childcare
Survey highlights views on return to school if no vaccine can be found
New research suggests support for a return to school before a possible second wave of... read more
