Childcare6 hrs agoPlan to expand free childcare in Wales faces serious challenges, figures show Councils are struggling to deliver the previous government's more limited offer on childcare.6 hrs ago2 days agoCouncil considers closing early learning centresSouth Tyneside Council says it is reviewing its childcare provision, but no decision has been made.2 days ago4 days agoPlaid Cymru promise more details on childcare as it survives Senedd vote with Tory helpPlaid says it will start spelling out how it will bring in its flagship childcare policy before July.4 days ago6 days agoNursery teacher bonus in disadvantaged areas opensNew nursery teachers in 10 disadvantaged areas, including Middlesbrough, can apply for £4,500.6 days ago28 May 2026Parents 'powerless' over nursery closureOne parent said the nursery was "a massive community asset" and "a lovely happy place".28 May 202625 May 2026Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costsBridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.25 May 202621 May 2026What does childcare cost and how do government-funded hours work in England?Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age. 21 May 202620 May 2026Welsh first minister doesn't give start date for free childcare expansionRhun ap Iorwerth plans to roll out childcare for nine-month olds but he declined to give a start date.20 May 20266 May 2026How cameras are being used to tackle abuse in nurseriesWith reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.6 May 2026...
