Nurseries3 days agoEducation secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costsBridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.3 days ago7 days agoWhat does childcare cost and how do government-funded hours work in England?Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age. 7 days ago6 May 2026How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseriesWith reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.6 May 202622 Apr 2026'Our boy was abused at nursery - tougher checks are needed'The couple say stronger safety measures including mandatory CCTV are "essential" at nurseries.22 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Extra nursery places thanks to school expansionsParents in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare will have more options from September.31 Mar 20266 Mar 2026'My son defied the odds to walk me down the aisle'6 Mar 202616 Feb 2026'Free childcare policy is a birthday lottery'Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can "catch you by surprise".16 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Two-year-old found in grit bin after going missing at nurseryThe toddler was lost for an hour at an early years centre at an Edinburgh school.29 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Upfront childcare payments 'simplifies the system'Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives "flexibility", says a Jersey minister. 8 Jan 2026...
