Early education3 days agoCosts force demolition of childcare services centreBinsteed Childcare Services has been operating in Portsmouth for more than three decades.3 days agoHampshire & Isle of Wight6 days agoCouncil confirms more nurseries face mothballingThe local authority in the Scottish Borders says another six sites could close in the summer.6 days agoSouth Scotland20 Mar 2025Who can get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.20 Mar 2025Family & Education20 Mar 2025Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worriedThe Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen. 20 Mar 2025Family & Education14 Mar 2025Children 'left behind' by covid, says charityFlourishing Families says some of the children it works with struggled with speech and social skills.14 Mar 2025England6 Mar 2025Free childcare hours to now include childmindersThe change means 15 hours of free childcare can be used on childminders, the States says.6 Mar 2025Guernsey3 Mar 2025New nursery 'making huge difference' for familiesAfter just a few weeks at the new Dingley's Promise centre four year old Peyton is communicating more.3 Mar 2025Gloucestershire10 Feb 2025Protest held against imminent closure of nurseryCampaigners gathered outside County Hall calling for the "beloved nursery" to be saved.10 Feb 2025Wiltshire10 Feb 2025Pre-school children's screen time at 'crisis point'Early years teachers say they have seen decline in speech and language skills linked to device use.10 Feb 2025North Yorkshire...