Childcare3 days agoPlayground staff say they are fighting 'tooth and nail' to stay openThe government is being urged to support playgrounds so that children can continue to play safely.3 days ago3 days agoNursery closure extended six weeks by OfstedBright Horizons Nursery, based in Barrow-in-Furness, has its closure extended by six weeks.3 days ago6 days ago'We had 10 minutes to decide whether to care for our disabled grandchild'Kinship carers Alan and Julie are full-time guardians to Ella, who has severe disabilities.6 days ago7 days agoMum of disabled girl tells of 'fight' for childcareStacey's daughter Bailey has additional needs but finding a specialised childminder is difficult.7 days ago6 Oct 2026Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costsThe threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Calls for government to stop nursery closure planSouth Shields Labour ask for government help to stop the closure of some South Tyneside nurseries.6 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Badenoch unveils plan to end £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' ahead of Tory conferenceThe Conservative leader tells the BBC the earnings threshold for government support stops people "working harder".4 Oct 20263 Oct 2026People shouldn't be punished for working harder, Badenoch saysThe Conservative leader says she would scrap the “cliff edge” cap on childcare in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.3 Oct 20263 Oct 2026More staff needed for increased childcare hoursJersey does not have enough "appropriately qualified staff" to meet childcare changes.3 Oct 2026...
