by admin | Sep 14, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare
Over the past decade, few topics have stirred as much parental frustration and political rhetoric as childcare costs. The mainstream narrative has been clear: childcare is unaffordable, underfunded, and in urgent need of government reform. But what if that...
by admin | Sep 12, 2025 | childcare, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
This past week has seen a flurry of government announcements about early years: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s open letter to parents, full of promises under the Best Start in Life banner, and the appointment of Olivia Bailey as the new Early Education Minister. On...
by admin | Sep 4, 2025 | childcare, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
When the government announced that 30 hours of free childcare would be extended to children from nine months old, I felt a wave of relief. Like many parents, I thought this was finally the breakthrough we’d all been waiting for. Childcare is one of the biggest...
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | Childcare Funding Crisis
September marks the arrival of the much-publicised 30 hours of so-called ‘free childcare.’ For parents, this announcement often brings relief. For childcare providers, it’s more likely to bring a deep sigh of dread. The reality behind the headline offer involves...
