30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
Shocking incident at an Australian daycare centre as a worker is charged with assault, leaving a young boy with a severe head injury. Police investigation underway.
Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a hoon driver in a Ford Falcon deliberately smashes through a security gate at a busy Queensland shopping centre, sending shoppers scrambling for safety.
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
A Sydney childcare worker faces multiple charges as police allege the discovery of over half a million unique images. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community, raising serious questions about safeguarding protocols.
Discover how a humble garden centre in the Cotswolds became the UK's most surprising and sought-after celebrity haunt, attracting A-listers from Kate Moss to the Beckhams.
A UK nursery worker has been suspended after video footage showed her grabbing a toddler's arm in what authorities call an 'unacceptable' incident. Full investigation underway.
A nine-month-old baby is fighting for life after a catastrophic fall from a first-floor window at a childcare centre in Dapto, NSW. Mira Jayme was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital following the shocking incident, which has sparked an urgent police inv
New Mexico makes history by rolling out a pioneering, permanent programme offering free childcare to nearly all families, a transformative move set to boost the state's economy and workforce.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
A major fire has devastated a watersports centre in Nottinghamshire, destroying dozens of kayaks and canoes. Shocking footage captures the intense blaze as crews battle the inferno.
A London couple's search for a last-minute babysitter turned into a viral social experiment when they hired a complete stranger from TikTok to live in their home for 72 hours. Discover the shocking results, the internet's reaction, and what parenting expe
A grandfather mistakenly collected the wrong toddler from a Sydney daycare centre, prompting a frantic police search and raising serious questions about childcare safety protocols and pickup procedures.
Major changes to England's 30-hour free childcare scheme are now in effect. This guide explains the new eligibility rules, how to apply, and what it means for family finances amidst the cost of living crisis.
Thousands of UK families could be missing out on up to £2,000 per child through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Experts reveal how to claim before the September deadline.
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a major expansion of free childcare hours and breakfast clubs, targeting the cost-of-living crisis and aiming to get parents back to work.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's radical plan to overhaul National Insurance, funding universal free childcare while sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and economic impact.
A landmark childcare expansion has launched, offering 15 free hours to working parents of two-year-olds. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim.
Urgent deadline alert for UK parents. Thousands could miss out on significant Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free funding if they don't act by the 31st March deadline. Here’s how to secure your money.
Exclusive: A silent crisis is exploding across British households as exhausted grandparents, the backbone of the nation's childcare, are downing tools. This 'grandparent revolt' is fuelling a national conversation about plummeting birthrates and the true
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
Explosive internal documents reveal the New South Wales childcare system is in a state of profound crisis, with families facing years-long waitlists and a regulator struggling to cope, according to the Greens.
The Australian government announces a sweeping new national childcare safety framework, including a mandatory CCTV trial and a staff mobile phone ban to enhance safeguarding and transparency.
A Queensland childcare centre is under investigation after a toddler suffered severe burns from scalding hot water. The incident has prompted a temporary licence suspension and raised serious questions about safety protocols.
Exclusive investigation reveals a major flaw in the UK's new 'Universal Credit Childcare' system, with parents facing unexpected bills of up to £1,800 due to a critical payment timing loophole. Discover why families are at risk.