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Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government publishes new data showing 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for 2-year-olds in successful April launch.
First phase of the biggest ever expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of 2-year-olds access to 15 hours a week.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
Places boosted even further with new measures to support childminders, and funding rates confirmed for all childcare providers ahead of historic rollout.
Brand new recruitment campaign for early years workers launches today across TV, cinema, online, radio and out of home advertising.
Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time.
Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education.
Nurseries and childminders across the country will be paid more from today for every government-funded hour they provide to parents.
With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.
Minister Coutinho writes to housing associations, social landlords and developers to urge them to allow childminders to work from their rented properties.
Largest ever expansion of free childcare in England backed by fair funding for all age groups.
£204 million cash boost given to nurseries to support the expansion of childcare places
A local charity providing vital support in Copeland has seen its outdoor play area transformed thanks to Sellafield Ltd, Mitie and a host of other suppliers.
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho, delivered a speech to the National Day Nurseries Association Conference (NDNA) 2023.
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
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