Tacking barriers to access in early education
Why do some children miss out on their free place, and what can be done to increase take-up?
Childcare Survey 2025
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We work to make the UK a better place for families, focusing on childcare and the early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term.
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Many parents in the UK are frozen out of work by the high cost and low availability of childcare. We need to make childcare work for all of us.
Latest blogs
Spotlighting the role of Family Information Services at the NAFIS conference
Family Information Services play a vital role their local communities.
Celebrating collaboration and innovation at the NAFIS Awards 2023
One of the most memorable part of the conference is the opportunity to celebrate our amazing...
Latest news
Response to the childcare announcements in the Spring Budget 2024
6 March 2024
In response to the Chancellor's announcements on childcare in today's Budget, Ellen...
Coram welcomes Lydia Hodges as new Head of Coram Family and Childcare
19 January 2024
Coram has today announced Lydia Hodges as its new Head of Coram Family and Childcare. Lydia...
Response to the government's announcement of a childcare recruitment campaign
2 February 2024
In response to the government's announcement of a childcare recruitment campaign, Ellen...
Local authorities concerned about sufficiency of places ahead of childcare expansion roll-out
25 January 2024
Ahead of the expansion to free early education entitlements from April 2024, local authorities...
Local authorities struggle with delivery of wraparound childcare amid significant funding challenges, and in recruiting staff
18 January 2024
Local authorities are facing significant challenges in making sure that parents have access to...
Coram welcomes Lydia Hodges as new Head of Coram Family and Childcare
19 January 2024
Coram has today announced Lydia Hodges as its new Head of Coram Family and Childcare. Lydia...
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