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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...
Making a Difference: From volunteering to employment
Emma and Bonnie share their journeys from Parent Champions to Universal Services Practitioners.
Latest news
Families face growing holiday childcare shortages this summer
18 July 2023
Britain’s parents are paying 3% more for holiday childcare than they were a year ago.
Response to Labour's 'breaking down the barriers to opportunity' speech
6 July 2023
In response to Keir Starmer's speech on Labour's fifth Mission, Megan Jarvie, Head...
Response to the childcare announcements in the Chancellor's Budget
15 March 2023
In response to the Chancellor's announcements on childcare in today's Budget, Megan...
Childcare shortages across the country, with the most disadvantaged children missing out
9 March
Britain’s parents are paying 5% more for childcare for the under-twos than they were one year...
New survey reveals how cost of living crisis is hitting childcare sector - 72% of local authorities have seen providers in their areas increase prices and 48% have seen staff numbers reduced
30 Jan 2023
New survey reveals how cost of living crisis is hitting childcare sector - 72% of local...
Chancellor urged to use the budget to help parents hit by rising childcare costs and a sharp drop in availability of places
26 February
Britain’s parents are paying 5% more for childcare for the under-twos than they were one year...
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