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Response to the government’s announcement of a childcare recruitment campaign
Our recent research found that the vast majority (88%) of councils identify the childcare workforce as a barrier to successful delivery of the extra childcare that is being rolled out from April. Today’s announcement is a welcome step in addressing these issues and in recognising the valuable and rewarding work of early years professionals.
Local authorities struggle with delivery of wraparound childcare amid significant funding challenges, and in recruiting staff
Local authorities are facing significant challenges in making sure that parents have access to wraparound childcare that meets their needs due to significant funding pressures, the complexity of accurately mapping supply and demand, and recruiting staff, according to a new study published today by Coram Family and Childcare (CFC).
Tackling barriers to access in early education
High quality childcare can play a vital role in improving children’s development, boosting educational outcomes and reducing the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers. Early education helps to set children up to learn at school, as well giving them an important opportunity to connect and interact with other children.
Celebrating collaboration and innovation at the NAFIS Awards 2023
One of the most memorable and enjoyable parts of our annual NAFIS conference is the opportunity to celebrate our amazing local authority members at the NAFIS awards.
Spotlighting the role of Family Information Services at the NAFIS conference
Coram Family and Childcare was delighted to welcome the NAFIS network to our annual conference on 14 and 15 November.
Families face growing holiday childcare shortages this summer
As families gear up for the school summer holidays, Coram Family and Childcare’s 18th annual Holiday Childcare Survey published today reveals significant gaps in the availability of holiday childcare in England, with drops across all categories of provision over the last year.
Chancellor urged to use the budget to help parents hit by rising childcare costs and a sharp drop in availability of places
The steep increase in the cost of living and the devastating impact of the pandemic means Britain’s parents are struggling even more with rising childcare costs and a sharp drop in the availability of places.
Coram Family and Childcare responds to the Chancellor’s Budget 2023
Investment of this scale is great news for families struggling currently with childcare bills of over £14,000 a year for a one-year old and a game changing commitment to support families.
Response to Labour’s ‘breaking down the barriers to opportunity’ speech
A well designed and functioning childcare system can be a key tool in tackling this disadvantage and narrowing the gap that opens up before children even start school. We have set out how the childcare system can be redesigned to better serve the children who stand to benefit the most.
Parent Champions Awards 2023
The annual Parent Champions Awards are an opportunity to recognise our volunteers’ achievements and valuable contributions.