Grandparents, and in particular grandmothers, are an important source of informal child care for their grandchildren in most developed countries. The literature shows how these informal transfers of care can help...
Covid-19 Has Exposed Britain’s Childcare Crisis
Almost half of the women workers who have lost their jobs during Covid-19 cite lack of childcare as a factor. It’s time to recognise childcare as a public good – and make it available to everyone. Read the full...
The stability of the early years workforce in England
Report looking at the national, regional and organisational barriers to stability in the early years workforce. The stability of the early years workforce in England Date: 5 Aug 2020 Author: Social Mobility Commission...
Early years workers ‘earning £5 per hour’ as low pay and long hours threaten sector
As many as one in eight early years workers earn less than £5 per hour, a damning new report by the government’s Social Mobility Commission shows. The research, carried out by the Education Policy Institute (EPI), warns...
Early years development
Nesta has published a blog discussing the role parents play in influencing early years development. The blog highlights Nesta’s work with family support organisations over the past five years that harness the power of...
Childcare funding crisis puts quarter of settings at risk, Labour analysis shows
Up to a quarter of childcare settings could be forced to close over the next year without extra support from the government, latest analysis suggests. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People...
