Family and Childcare Trust urges next government to make childcare work for families
We call on all political parties to set out an ambitious childcare strategy fit for the 21st...
Holiday Childcare Survey 2017
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Response to decision to hold a general election on 8 June 2017
"This is the moment for all political parties to step up for parents and children."
Family and Childcare Trust appoints joint Chief Executives
Julia Margo and Ellen Broomé have been appointed as joint Chief Executives at the Family and...
One in ten nursery workers paid below the minimum wage
New analysis finds that 20,000 nursery workers are being paid below the minimum wage.
Hard working parents torpedoed by stubbornly high childcare costs
British parents now pay an eye-watering average of £116 per week for a part time nursery place...
Scottish parents face childcare costs hike
Childcare prices in Scotland have risen by an inflation busting 4.5 per cent in the last year.
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How we provide care can cement inequalities within generations
When thinking about how we reduce inequality, it is key to consider how unpaid care can either...
Tea with the Queen and other things that make volunteering worth it
So what is the Queen’s garden party and how did our volunteers get invited?
Our new Parent Champions share their reasons and expectations for volunteering
With Volunteers Week just around the corner, we spoke with some of our new Parent Champions...