by admin | Mar 9, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
When people hear the phrase “free childcare”, it sounds like a simple solution for families struggling with rising costs.But behind the headline is a more complex reality, one that many parents, policymakers and the public don’t always see.One way to understand it is...
by admin | Feb 18, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever watched a foal stand within an hour of birth or a puppy tumble confidently about within weeks, it’s hard not to wonder: why do humans take so long to grow up? The short answer is evolution. The longer answer is far more interesting. Humans are born...
by admin | Feb 18, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
This article was sent to FCUKTUS by an nursery owner after reading the Mother and baby Article published on 10 February. The author wishes to remain anonymous. The recent article in Mother and Baby by Hannah Carroll about nursery fees needs some serious adjustments....
by admin | Feb 16, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
The Government’s rapid expansion of school-based nurseries is being framed as a solution to the childcare crisis – more places, more convenience and more support for working families. For many parents, that sounds like a long-awaited step forward. But beneath...
by admin | Feb 9, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
Early years providers are being placed in an impossible position. The sector is under intense regulatory pressure from Ofsted to deliver inclusion and accessibility for all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. At the same time,...
by admin | Feb 4, 2026 | childcare, childcare costs, Childcare Funding Crisis, early years education, free childcare, SEN Childcare, Uncategorized
Independent nurseries in the UK are at a crossroads. Over the past few years, large nursery groups and private equity–backed operators have been steadily buying up single-site and small-group providers. This isn’t accidental, it’s structural. And it raises an...
