Nursery Workers' Christmas Dread Over Food Costs
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
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Claim £2,500 Childcare Support Before 1 January Deadline
The Government urges UK families to apply for expanded funded childcare before 1 January. Over 500,000 parents could save £2,500 per child. Check eligibility now.
Claim £2,500 Childcare Support Before Year-End Deadline
The UK government urges parents to apply for funded childcare by January 1. Eligible families could save thousands, but awareness gaps risk leaving many behind.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Childcare worker hit with 83 new child abuse offences
Joshua Dale Brown, a former Melbourne childcare worker, is charged with 83 new offences relating to alleged sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. Police identify four new alleged victims.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Labor pushes universal childcare with new data laws
Anthony Albanese aims to make universal childcare his political legacy as Labor advances plans requiring private operators to share commercial data. Discover the government's ambitious reforms.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic support ends
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Toddler dies at Darwin childcare centre - investigation launched
Northern Territory authorities launch urgent investigation after 18-month-old Ebony Thompson dies suddenly at a Darwin childcare facility, leaving family and community devastated.
ABC Childcare Abuse Scandal: Police Launch Major Probe
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Two-week half-term childcare costs squeeze English parents
Parents across England face unprecedented financial pressure as two-week autumn half-term holidays create childcare nightmares and expose the true cost of school breaks.
Victoria childcare abuse allegations surge 50%
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in serious incidents reported across Victoria's childcare centres, with allegations of violence, abuse and neglect rising by nearly 50% in just one year.
Toddler escapes Sydney daycare, found wandering streets
Shocking safety breach at Little Zak's Doonside as three-year-old boy escapes unsupervised, sparking urgent investigation into childcare centre protocols and staff accountability.
Nursery worker convicted of child assault in Doonside
A childcare worker at Little Zaks Academy in Doonside has been convicted of assault after CCTV captured her violently handling a young child, sparking outrage and raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Childcare payment trap hits thousands of UK families
Shocking new figures reveal HMRC is demanding thousands of pounds back from struggling families due to childcare payment miscalculations in the Universal Credit system.
Sydney kindergarten closed after compliance failures
Jenny's Kindergarten in Sydney's west has been shut down by regulators after multiple breaches were uncovered, leaving parents scrambling for alternative childcare arrangements.
Canberra childcare worker in paedophile abuse case
A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.
Affinity Education executives resign amid childcare scandals
Two senior executives at Affinity Education have stepped down following a series of damaging childcare controversies, including allegations of falsified sleep records and inadequate supervision at their facilities.
British national charged in Fiji childcare sex offences case
Shocking allegations emerge from Fiji as Arvind Ajay Singh, a British national, faces multiple child sex charges alongside another man at a Suva childcare facility, sending shockwaves through the community.
US shutdown threat puts childcare funding at risk
With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.
Labour's childcare guarantee: 100,000 new places pledged
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Childcare execs pocket bonuses amid safety scandal
Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.
Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Universal Credit Families Win 30 Hours Free Childcare
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
Australian daycare worker charged with assaulting a child
Shocking incident at an Australian daycare centre as a worker is charged with assault, leaving a young boy with a severe head injury. Police investigation underway.
Secret NSW childcare abuse rating system kept from parents
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
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