Articles on Childcare and Early Years (16)
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Childcare Vouchers
Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. If you're a parent looking to join Childcare Vouchers for the first time that option is no longer available to you, because the Government launched a new scheme called Tax-Free…Childcare support while you study
Financial help avaialble for students with children:Ideas to develop a book area in your early years provision
Take a few minutes to stand back and look at your book area. Now consider the following: Is it being used? Is it being used by both boys and girls? Is it cosy and inviting? Is it a calm space? A designated book/story area is…Examples of Reading Materials
Supermarket magazines Catalogues Car/farming magazines Leaflets/flyers Maps Menus and shopping lists Opportunities for conversations in everyday life Food labels Road signs Shop/restaurant signs and logos Going for a walk: what can you see? Travelling in the carExamples of Research
More than 1.4 million children and young people in the UK have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Language disorder alone is one of the most common disorders of childhood affecting nearly 10% of children and young people everywhere throughout their lives. In areas of…Parent and Toddler Groups
Parent and toddler groups provide a meeting place for adults while their children play together and take part in activities. Groups provide an excellent support network. They can also be a great place to make new friends, swap ideas and share parenting experiences. Groups usually…Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year old's
Children aged 3 and 4 year old are entitled to 15 hours of free early education, this is often taken over 38 weeks of the year, starting at the school term after a child turns 3 years old. Some childcare providers offer places more flexibly, you may…Tax Free Childcare
If you're a working parent with children under 12 (or under 17 for disabled children), you can open an online account to pay for registered childcare. The government will top-up the money you pay into the account. For every £8 you pay in, the government…Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It is paid monthly. It will replace the following benefits: Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit Income Support income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Working Tax Credit If you currently receive…