JRF child poverty reports

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has published a series of studies examining the issues surrounding child poverty. The impact of improved childcare arrangements on...

NDNA adds to support kit

The National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has issued guidance and briefing notes for local authorities to help them develop children’s centres. The documents are...

Work/life balance guide

Work/life balance charity Working Families has published a new guide for working parents with disabled children. Making it work for you examines why work...

Architectural guide

Children in Scotland has launched a new book on designing spaces for children. Making space: award winning designs for young children features contributions from...

Childcare audio guide

Daycare Trust has produced a new audio guide on childcare to widen access, particularly for families who do not have English as a first...

Initiative update

Initiative updateAberdeenAberdeen council is planning to formally close the Ashgrove Children’s Centre as a school and develop it into an integrated service, combining both...

Kent halts nursery education funding policy

Kent council has suspended its new policy for allocating finance to childcare operators providing government-funded nursery education places following complaints from a ‘significant minority’...

Childcare research to assess Durham parents’ needs

Durham County Council’s Sure Start team has commissioned independent research to investigate the current and future childcare needs of parents and carers. A telephone...

Centre to solve lack of childcare problem

Fife council has approved plans to create a new £1.1m childcare facility in Levenmouth after a lack of childcare was identified in the area....

Working for Families launched in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Council has officially launched its local Working for Families project which aims to support parents in overcoming barriers to employment, such as childcare...