As children return to school after summer holidays, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families who may be missing out on Tax-Free Childcare to register.
Tax-Free Childcare puts more money back in the pockets of working families by providing much needed financial support towards the cost of childcare for children aged 11 or under, or up to 17 if the child has a disability. For every £...
Are you looking after someone else’s child, or do you know someone who is?
Did you know that this could be private fostering?
Private fostering is when a child or young person under 16 years old (or 18 if they have a disability) is looked after for a period of 28 days or more by someone who is not a close relative, guardian or person with parental responsibility.
We've heard that holidays are often difficult for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and you’ve said that more information is needed about the choices available for support. We’ve taken this on board and are pleased to say that there are lots of activities available still this summer, thanks to the small grants scheme.
Average weekly pocket money is down 23 per cent year-on-year from £6.48 to £4.99, new research reveals
Mums and dads are feeling the pinch most from increasing energy and food bills; half would rather sacrifice spending on their own leisure activities to protect pocket money
Halifax reveals the economic impact on pocket money over last 35 years
Employers more than twice as likely (102% increase) to offer enhanced parental leave compared to last year
Job postings mentioning shared parental leave also doubled (+102%) over the same period, highlighting shift towards more inclusive approach to childcare benefits
Parents under pressure this summer with soaring costs of childcare, fewer providers and juggling
Childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish advises parents and professionals on how a young person may feel on their results day after somebody close to them has died, and what they can do to prepare, support and understand them.
With statistics showing 1 in 20 people have experienced the death of a parent by the age of 16 and another survey indicating 78% have been bereaved of a...
Teachers are a significant part of your child’s week; they play the role of carer and educator for hours at a time. So why not start the year off by thanking them for all they do for us?
You can encourage your child to create some homemade, heartfelt projects and send them in your kids’ backpacks for their first day of term.
August has started, and September will be here before you know it, but the summer holidays are the ideal time to ensure that your child is prepared for a major new stage in their life.
Former primary teacher Catherine Lynch of PlanBee is here to help you through this challenging transition
Moving into a new classroom or new school can be scary and take a bit of getting used...
The Early Years Alliance has launched a new publication explaining the positive impact of time outdoors on children’s development, enabling them to self-regulate, problem solve, and appreciate nature and their responsibility towards it.
The Alliance's new publication Introducing Forest School in the Early Years provides guidance on how to create a Forest School with links to the EYFS...
