Childcare7 days agoParents concerned after nursery announces closureAlternative childcare provision could mean more travel and less flexibility, parents say. 7 days ago23 Jun 2026Summer activity programme for children to launchBookings will be taken from Friday with 33,000 free places available for activities across Wolverhampton.23 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Safe-sleep checks for nurseries as mum says son who died 'not treated as human'An extra 3,000 annual unannounced nursery inspections will also take place in England from September.22 Jun 202616 Jun 2026£55m to boost childcare for two-year-olds, Welsh government saysPlaid Cymru says the extra cash will provide an additional 3,000 spaces for two-year-olds.16 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Demand at baby bank 'has never been higher'The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.15 Jun 202614 Jun 2026Plan to expand free childcare in Wales faces serious challenges, figures show Councils are struggling to deliver the previous government's more limited offer on childcare.14 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Council considers closing early learning centresSouth Tyneside Council says it is reviewing its childcare provision, but no decision has been made.12 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Plaid Cymru promise more details on childcare as it survives Senedd vote with Tory helpPlaid says it will start spelling out how it will bring in its flagship childcare policy before July.10 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Nursery teacher bonus in disadvantaged areas opensNew nursery teachers in 10 disadvantaged areas, including Middlesbrough, can apply for £4,500.9 Jun 2026...
