Childcare, poverty and sanctions
As a study shows childcare problems are disproportionately affecting the most deprived... read more
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As a study shows childcare problems are disproportionately affecting the most deprived... read more
A Guardian analysis shows the poorest areas are suffering most from childcare closures and... read more
The Government has published new rules on holiday pay and leave calculations for people on... read more
Careers After Babies: an accreditation for parent-friendly employers
Jessica Heagren launched the new programme after her report on career barriers for working... read more
Women are significantly more likely to seek debt advice due to the gender pay gap and... read more
A US survey says dads who worked remotely during Covid were more stressed than mums. Why... read more
workingmums.co.uk speaks to a woman who took Diana Parkes' book on understanding the... read more
The fourth episode of the Mums.Dads.Work podcast covers employment rights, wraparound... read more
I’ve just returned from maternity leave after a year off. Prior to going I was ‘acting... read more
'Motherhood penalty' has pushed a tenth of working mums to leave a job
New polling shows that 11% of working mothers with children aged four and under have left... read more
Over half the early years workforce are considering quitting in the next year ahead of new... read more
Problem-solving is a major part of parenting, and it gets more intensive and involves a... read more
The Covid inquiry has shed yet more light on the culture at the heart of Government and... read more
Alex Molton muses on the different marriages out there, and is relieved to find hers seems... read more
I have a young child who I am still breastfeeding. He has a severe health condition. I had... read more
Career coach John Lees has brought out a new edition of his book, How to get a job you... read more
Will parents ever win when it comes to flexible working? read more
The Government has made a series of announcements on childcare, including wraparound care,... read more
My family diary: After-school meltdowns
And before-school meltdowns. Basically all the meltdowns…... read more
It's one of the parenting questions of our times - how to get young people to stop... read more
The Government is promoting the flexible working possibilities of teaching in further... read more