Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costsFor many schools across England it is now October half-term – but while it used to be standard for state...
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Read MoreEducation secretary says she hopes new nurseries will make it easier for those who want children, after ‘worrying’ fall in birthrateBridget Phillipson has expressed concern at the UK’s falling birthrate, with...
Read MorePressure to create more childcare places to meet funded expansion plans threatens to undermine qualityUK politics live – latest updatesPlans to change space requirements for nurseries in England to enable them to offer...
Read MoreSchools are pushing out established groups as funding for more places comes on streamA government pledge to create more nurseries has backfired, according to early years providers. More than a dozen schools are evicting...
Read MoreChild poverty plan must address the 70% of families with at least one parent in work, Resolution Foundation saysLabour must offer extra support to working parents, including with childcare and commuting, if it is to fulfil its...
Read MoreUnion group urges chancellor to better fund health, social care and childcare to get staff back to work and boost productivityUK businesses are losing staff working time because of waits for healthcare or caring duties due to...
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Read MoreLeadership hopeful’s campaign team say Gove ‘and acolytes’ have been responsible for the ‘drama that has led our party to where it is’Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that...
Read MoreChristopher Chope said he was supporting Robert Jenrick, who also has three childrenShabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that magistrates are getting powers to sentence offenders for longer – to reduce the...
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