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...
by admin | Oct 16, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
Because a child’s opportunities shouldn’t depend on their postcode. Across the UK, thousands of children start each day in early years settings that look and feel completely different — not because of their needs, but because of where they live. One child enjoys a...
by admin | Oct 12, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
When politicians promise “free childcare”, it sounds like a lifeline for parents. But behind the headlines and hashtags lies a more complicated truth, one that thousands of families are discovering the hard way.Because “free” childcare in the UK isn’t really...
by admin | Oct 9, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
Because behind every statistic is a child’s story. When we hear about “budget cuts” or “funding shortages,” it can sound distant, something that happens in reports and meetings, not in the real lives of children. But the truth is, underfunding doesn’t just show up in...
by admin | Oct 3, 2025 | childcare
This week’s UK nursery data breach should be a wake-up call. Hackers targeted the Kido nursery chain, stealing sensitive records on over 8,000 children and families — names, addresses, photos, even safeguarding notes. Some of this data has already appeared online....
by admin | Sep 25, 2025 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, free childcare, Uncategorized
It’s almost funny — if it weren’t so serious. The government has just launched its Call for Evidence on Early Years. They’re asking for viewson workforce capacity, access and affordability, and quality and outcomes. But here’s the thing: we’ve been telling them the...
