Mothers have taken on more childcare and housework responsibilities than fathers during the Covid-19 lockdown, a study suggests. In families where both the parents were employed, women spent more time simultaneously trying to work and care for children compared with their partners, an analysis has found. Women are also more likely to have quit or … Read more
Matt Hancock says the Government could review ALL penalty fines issued to families caught travelling ‘for childcare reasons’ during the lockdown after Dominic Cummings journey as vicar demanded answers in daily press conference The Health Secretary suggested penalties could be reviewed by the Treasury Cummings had justified the March 27 journey on childcare grounds Martin … Read more
Grandparents can keep state pension credits worth £260 a year if they are childminding over phone or video chat Normal family care arrangements have been upended by Covid-19 restrictions Grandparents keeping children occupied by phone or video can still claim valuable pension credits Find out the rules and how to apply for credits below By … Read more
The cost of childcare can be a stressful ‘how much?’ moment for many parents. Families can part with almost £7,000 a year for a part-time nursery place, or more than £12,000 for a full-time spot, for a two-year-old, according to charity Coram Family and Childcare. A new childcare employee benefit scheme, Catapillr, has now launched … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak ignored calls to increase financial support for parents in the Budget last week. Last year, the Conservatives pledged to create a fund to create more affordable childcare. The cost of childcare has outstripped inflation in the last year and many parents face the prospect of giving up work, thanks to the struggles … Read more