Childcare costs force parents to reduce their hours or leave their jobs
A new survey from Pregnant Then Screwed shows many parents of preschoolers are reducing... 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.
A new survey from Pregnant Then Screwed shows many parents of preschoolers are reducing... read more
An analysis of the planned increase in early years funding raises concerns about whether... read more
Lib Dems commit to new policies on childcare amid calls from nurseries to politicians to... read more
A Pregnant Then Screwed poll shows widespread parental opposition to relaxing childcare... read more
A report from the new Early Education and Childcare Coalition finds general public support... read more
It's September and everyone is hitting the ground running. read more
Scotland's first minister announces plan to boost childcare
Humza Yousaf announced a state-funded childcare pilot in six local authorities,... read more
My family's diary: Starting school
Our oldest child starts school this month. Will I survive all the school admin? And how do... read more
It's the week before the Great Return and last-minute homework projects are being... read more
The Government has appointed a new minister in charge of early years - its eighth in... read more
Childcare providers struggling to find staff, England's councils say
The government has pledged more free childcare for working families - but a new TUC... read more
With care services in dire straits, it is tempting to take whatever money is thrown at... read more
Charities and campaigners have banded together to present a united front on childcare and... read more
Explainer: Nurseries and investment companies
A growing number of nursery places in England are owned by investment companies. But what... read more
Government urges landlords to let childminders work at home
The children's minister wants to stem the falling number of childminders, amid concerns... read more
It's nearing the end of the summer holidays - seen as the most stressful time... read more
With just over two weeks more to go of the summer holidays, a Koru Kids survey looks at... read more
Workingmums.co.uk explains the main ways you can bring down the cost of your childcare... read more
A new survey shows higher than inflation rises in nanny salaries amid increasing demand. read more
Brexit has had a massive effect on the au pair industry in the UK, but could there be some... read more
Surveys show a big mismatch between what parents expect from the expansion of 'free'... read more