Early education29 Jan 2026Two-year-old found in grit bin after going missing at nurseryThe toddler was lost for an hour at an early years centre at an Edinburgh school.29 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Nurseries reopen but given Ofsted demandsParents of children at the two Playday sites in Caversham were contacted earlier this month.28 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Nurseries shut by Ofsted over safeguarding worriesParents of children at the two Playday sites in Caversham were contacted on Monday evening.16 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Parents worried by potential SEND nursery closuresThe plan would see extra funding given to mainstream nurseries instead of specialist nurseries.15 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Upfront childcare payments 'simplifies the system'Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives "flexibility", says a Jersey minister. 8 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Nursery 'devastated' parents tried to save closesThe nursery says it will continue to support parents in finding alternative childcare arrangements.24 Dec 202518 Dec 2025'I work night shifts to avoid high childcare bills'Mum Gintare Ivorbutiene has to work a night shift to afford the cost of childcare. 18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Parents hope free nursery hours will be extendedIt comes as politicians have revealed plans to strengthen their focus on early years and families.17 Dec 20255 Dec 2025How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?5 Dec 2025...
