Childcare11 hrs ago'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.11 hrs ago5 days agoPool creche used by seven children could be closed A council says that with only up to seven children a day using it, it may not be financially viable.5 days ago6 days agoCalls for more affordable childcareA family support worker says the current 15 hours of free nursery allowance is not enough.6 days ago27 Jul 2026'Income support told me I don't need to get a job'ESS President Tina Bury says the income support system is designed to make employment worthwhile.27 Jul 202625 Jul 2026'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder25 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Mum's anxiety over lack of SEND holiday clubsNatalie, whose son is autistic and non-verbal, says she struggles to work during the six-week break.14 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Parents concerned after nursery announces closureAlternative childcare provision could mean more travel and less flexibility, parents say. 3 Jul 202623 Jun 2026Summer activity programme for children to launchBookings will be taken from Friday with 33,000 free places available for activities across Wolverhampton.23 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Safe-sleep checks for nurseries as mum says son who died 'not treated as human'An extra 3,000 annual unannounced nursery inspections will also take place in England from September.22 Jun 2026...
