Planned increase in academisation needs careful monitoring to protect quality and availability of early education, report warns
Primary academies are currently about as likely to achieve a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ Ofsted...
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Family and Childcare Trust appoints Chief Executive Ellen Broomé
Ellen’s appointment brings a strong commitment and new vigour to the charity’s work to make...
Family and Childcare Trust responds to the High Court’s ruling on the Revised Benefit Cap
We welcome the High Court’s recognition that childcare challenges can make it impossible for...
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...
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...
Latest blogs
Parent-led childcare: will it work in the UK?
We are getting ready to launch pilot childcare sites run by parents, for parents.
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?