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Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education.
Nurseries and childminders across the country will be paid more from today for every government-funded hour they provide to parents.
With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.
Minister Coutinho writes to housing associations, social landlords and developers to urge them to allow childminders to work from their rented properties.
Largest ever expansion of free childcare in England backed by fair funding for all age groups.
£204 million cash boost given to nurseries to support the expansion of childcare places
A local charity providing vital support in Copeland has seen its outdoor play area transformed thanks to Sellafield Ltd, Mitie and a host of other suppliers.
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context.
Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Claire Coutinho, delivered a speech to the National Day Nurseries Association Conference (NDNA) 2023.
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
Millions of people will benefit from specific support to look for work, acquire new skills and progress into better-paid jobs.
All supported accommodation providers for looked after 16- and 17-year-olds will be required to register with Ofsted and meet standards from October 2023
Tax-Free Childcare could save families money on their childcare costs during the Easter school holidays.
The latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics reveal more than 405,000 families used the scheme in December 2022.
Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay their childcare bill.
Baby Self-feeding products present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
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