by admin | Nov 27, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
As the UK heads toward another major election cycle and the next round of budget decisions, one issue keeps rising to the top of national conversations. Childcare. It is often framed as a family issue, yet the reality is far more serious.It is an economic emergency, a...
by admin | Nov 18, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
For years, early years professionals have fought to protect play, to champion it, justify it, and remind the world that it is not “just play,” but the foundation of every child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Yet today, we are facing a quieter, more...
by admin | Nov 13, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been confused by the term ‘free childcare’, you’re not alone. On the surface, it sounds like an incredible opportunity – a chance to ease financial pressure while giving your child a quality early years experience. But as many parents have...
by admin | Nov 3, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
Inclusion should be more than a word — it’s a promise.A promise that every child, no matter their background or ability, will have access to the education, care, and support they need to thrive. Yet across the UK, this promise is being broken. The reality is...
by admin | Oct 23, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare
2025 has been one of the most turbulent years the early years sector has seen in a long time — and it’s not over yet. As we look ahead to the Autumn Budget, many in the childcare world are bracing themselves for more announcements that could once again reshape how...
