Childcare

Coronavirus increases custody tensions

Lawyers are reporting a significant increase in inquiries about custody issues since the... read more

Can you work from home with children?

Many of us are asking this question at the moment. As with all things, it depends on a... read more

Why we need to value childcare more

We need to value childcare more and see it not as an individual thing, but as part of our... read more

How are nurseries coping with coronavirus?

We spoke to Abacus Ark nurseries in London to find out how nurseries are approaching the... read more

Can you be furloughed if you can’t work due to childcare issues?

Revised guidance issued at the weekend suggests that you can now ask your employer to... read more

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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus childcare information

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

Who are the key workers?

Most key workers are women - many of them single parents - so the childcare issues created... read more

Coronavirus: your questions answered

These are some of the common questions we have been receiving about coronavirus and... read more

Chancellor offers to cover up to 80% of wages

The Chancellor has announced that the Government will cover up to 80% of wages of people... read more

Key worker list published

The Government has published the list of key workers whose children will still be able to... read more

Homeschooling while homeworking: some ideas

Homeschooling while homeworking presents a major work life balance overload. Don't expect... read more