Childcare4 days agoParents 'powerless' over nursery closureOne parent said the nursery was "a massive community asset" and "a lovely happy place".4 days ago7 days agoEducation secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costsBridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.7 days ago21 May 2026What does childcare cost and how do government-funded hours work in England?Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age. 21 May 202620 May 2026Welsh first minister doesn't give start date for free childcare expansionRhun ap Iorwerth plans to roll out childcare for nine-month olds but he declined to give a start date.20 May 20266 May 2026How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseriesWith reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.6 May 20265 May 2026Nursery criticised for mould in dining areas and potties left on floorsBusy Bees says its Inverurie site is being renovated following a care inspection.5 May 20263 May 2026SNP's free childcare plans branded a 'gimmick' in education debatePlans from the SNP to roll out more free childcare have been criticised by the Labour and Conservative parties.3 May 202629 Apr 2026MP joins parents' fight to save nurseryMP requests urgent meeting with Sheffield Hallam University over plans to close nursery.29 Apr 202628 Apr 2026'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in BritainParents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.28 Apr 2026...
