Childcare
Government announces school reopening plan
The Government has announced plans for class and year group bubbles in order to get... 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
Disadvantaged children most affected by threat of nursery closures
A new analysis from the Sutton Trust shows how nurseries in disadvantaged areas have fared... read more
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Supporting childminders
Brett Wigdortz worked for years with Teach First. His new mission is to transform... read more
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‘Cumulative impact of Covid childcare deficit needs recognition’
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women and Work heard calls for action to help women,... read more
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Parents don’t want to return to the old way of doing things
A new survey shows that lockdown has convinced working parents how much can be achieved... read more
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Analysis shows nurseries on course for big losses
A new analysis shows childcare providers are likely to make big losses in the next few... read more
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Adapting to a stop go economy
The economy is reopening for many, but where's the overall plan for childcare in a likely... read more
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Study shows gender inequality has widened due to Covid-19
Preliminary findings from a University of Sussex study on family life in lockdown has... read more
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Government announces £1 billion Covid “catch-up” package
The Government has announced a £1 billion Covid “catch-up” package and says it hopes... read more
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Life in lockdown: the laughter and the tears
Award-winning stand-up comedian Philip Simon writes about the months-long Father's Day in... read more
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Does my employer need to give me my rota in advance so I can book childcare?
I have just been unfurloughed and returned back to work this week. I agreed a rota with my... read more
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An app to help with school pick-ups and the holidays
With childcare very squeezed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, parents are looking... read more
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What leave and flexible working are parents entitled to during the pandemic?
Kate Palmer from HR experts Peninsula outlines what leave parents are entitled to use... read more
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Single people households to be able to visit and stay with another household
Single parents and single grandparents in England can join with another household from... read more
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Call for better pay for childcare workers
A new report on social mobility highlights the need for better pay for childcare workers. read more
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Childcare brainstorming needed
We need some creative thinking around the childcare issue in the absence of a 'return to... read more
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Figures show few children went back to nursery in June
Government figures show only 10% of children were in early years settings in the first... read more
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57% of mums fear career impact of pandemic
Survey shows over half of working mums think childcare responsibilities during the... read more
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No foreseeable end to childcare problems
From holiday childcare to part-time furlough, there are so many unanswered questions about... read more
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What childcare can I use in lockdown?
Many parents are worried about childcare at this time. So what are your options? read more
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Urgent action needed to save working mums’ jobs and earnings
The TUC has called for urgent action on childcare to help working parents, particularly... read more
