New career for mum? The Open University
Nearly two-thirds of mums want to retrain for new careers Flexible study options help mums achieve career goals Nearly two-thirds (64%) of mums with children aged 0-5 would consider retraining for a new career, according to research by The Open University (OU). However, challenges like childcare costs, time constraints, and guilt often hold them back.
Free Childcare
Free childcare expansion: step forward to support working parents in England, but crucial parents are aware of their entitlement From September, 15 hours free childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents with a nine-month-old in England. Expanding on the support introduced for two-year-olds in April. Official figures in the run up to April’s
Working parents spend an additional £1,683 a month on childcare over the summer holidays
£1,683 monthly increase in childcare costs spurs demand for flexible work during school holidays Phoenix Group calls for greater access to flexible working, as two-fifths (41%) of working parents spend more on childcare during the school holidays.* The average monthly cost of childcare and children’s activities is £1,683 higher over the school holidays compared to
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
In the hustle and bustle of raising children, it’s essential to pause and consider the mental well-being of our little ones. Just as we care for their physical health, we must also consider their mental and emotional development. Childcare experts at Busy Bees have been supporting parents with children’s mental health for over 40 years.
Did you know you could take four weeks unpaid leave to look after your kids this summer?
Many parents are missing out on at least four weeks unpaid leave a year that they could be spending with their children, according to a leading solicitor. Lindsey Knowles, head of employment law at Kirwans law firm has highlighted the little-known law as the countdown to the summer holidays begins, and parents across the region
Findababysitter.com
This week Findababysitter.com, the UK’s leading childcare search site is celebrating a major milestone, having just reached its 200,000th registration since its successful launch in 2009.
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