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Jamie Evans questions the exclusion that means his family will not be able to claim £8,000 of support while his wife is a PhD studentThe education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is…
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for government underfunding of free…
May 26, 2026
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Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-onsBridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns…
May 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Campaigners warn the decline in childminders is making it harder for families to find flexible and affordable childcare. Share your experiencesThe number of childminders in England has roughly halved over…
May 21, 2026
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Parents can can claim up to £2,000 a year for each child – but many are put off by the clunkiness of the scheme Any parent who has ever used…
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read