The early years must be at the heart of pandemic recovery
Our annual report into the cost of childcare produces a worrying picture of the sector, which...
Childcare Survey 2021
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Parent Champions Brent for Resilient Families
Coram Family and Childcare are excited to be working with London Borough of Brent on Parent...
Covid and Childcare research webinar
We are organising a webinar to introduce the Covid and Childcare study to local authorities.
Latest news
Coram Family and Childcare sign the LCPA Mayoral Election Manifesto
16 April 2021
We are pleased to be among the organizations who have recently signed the London Child Poverty...
Childcare costs rise by 4% over the last year as providers struggle to remain sustainable during the pandemic
9 March 2021
Britain’s parents are paying 4% more for childcare for children under two,.
Over half of local authorities in England anticipate permanent closure of childcare providers after Covid funding ends
21 December
Over half of local authorities in England anticipate permanent closure of childcare providers...
Response to Early Years Alliance report finding that one in six childcare providers could close by Christmas
30 October
New research conducted by the Early Years Alliance has found that one in six nurseries and...
Many childcare providers face big financial problems as a result of the pandemic
4 September 2020
The loss of income from parent-paid fees since March will mean that many providers face a...
Response to Children's Commissioner's 'Best Beginnings'
17 July 2020
In response to the Children's Commissioner for England's call on Government to make...
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