
Childcare fell through just days into new job
I started a new job recently as a teacher in a secondary school. I went back to work with... read more
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.
I started a new job recently as a teacher in a secondary school. I went back to work with... read more
Disadvantaged two year olds may be missing out on free places as some childcare providers... read more
Report highlights low wages and qualification of childcare workers
Childcare workers have suffered real pay losses in the last few years, according to a new... read more
Two-child benefits cap will not be extended
Amber Rudd does a u-turn on extending the two-child benefits cap and allows more frequent... read more
Bring preschoolers and elderly together, says report
A new report promotes intergenerational projects that bring young and old together. read more
Childcare reports under the xmas radar
A series of reports on childcare came out before Christmas. They raise important questions... read more
Our review of the year from July-December
2018 was packed with activities related to gender diversity and family friendly working.... read more
2018 was a very busy year for issues relating to family friendly working and diversity. In... read more
More help needed with upfront childcare costs
A report from a Government select committee calls for more childcare help for Universal... read more
Fall in use of formal childcare by poorest
Government report on childcare shows fall in use of childcare for school-aged children and... read more
I would like some advice around understanding my rights as a working mother and taking... read more
Many parents not benefiting from tax-free childcare policy
Workingmums.co.uk poll on tax-free childcare shows a significant number of parents don't... read more
Nurseries struggling to implement childcare policy for two year olds
Government policy on childcare comes under scrutiny again as report shows 44% if childcare... read more
Complaints up for tax-free childcare
The Government has confirmed that the number of formal complaints from parents... read more
Mums go to court over Universal Credit
Three single working mothers have brought a legal case at the high court to challenge the... read more
HMRC has taken part in a Q & A on the two major childcare support policies launched by... read more
Campaigners say parents may face higher childcare costs
Only two local councils in England will see an increase in the funding they are given by... read more
The number of childcare providers in England has fallen by nearly 9,000 since 2016,... read more
Emergency childcare for parents in performing arts
Parents in the performing arts will have access to emergency and flexible childcare,... read more
Childcare providers receive less funding
A new report based on a survey has shown that 44% of childcare providers are receiving... read more
Childcare and schools campaigners were left angry and disappointed after today’s... read more