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Caroline Dinenage leaves her current post as Childcare Minister Childcare Minister Caroline Dinenage has announced she will leave her current position as childcare minister and join the Department for Work and Pensions. It has not been announced who will replace her.  Caroline has only been in her current position for a year, … [Read more...] about Childcare Minister Caroline Dinenage departs

Children at Grenfell Nursery are all safe The latest fire at Grenfell Tower has left everyone at the nursery which is situated on the ground floor shocked and upset. It was believed children aged between six months and four who attend the nursery were in their flat at the time of the fire. After an anxious wait thankfully each and everyone was … [Read more...] about Grenfell Nursery loses everything in Grenfell Tower Fire

Overcoming the barriers surrounding the implementation of the 30hrs free childcare scheme Extending the free entitlement from 15hours to 30hrs has been a topic that has caused much debate in the early years. For many, this decision has not been welcomed. However, this decision has proven extremely popular with parents who are struggling … [Read more...] about Working through the issues surrounding the 30hrs free childcare

Which is better for parents Tax-free Childcare Scheme or childcare vouchers?   Many parents are asking the question as to whether they will be better off moving to the new Government tax-free childcare scheme or staying with their existing childcare voucher scheme? The tax-free childcare scheme was launched seven weeks ago and has since … [Read more...] about Tax free childcare scheme vs childcare vouchers

A nursery closes its doors without giving warning to parents Many parents are left in the lurch as they find out their child's nursery has closed. Cheeky Monkees nursery has closed its door and is no longer offering childcare facilities. This has left many parents without childcare and are now having to look for other alternatives. Parents … [Read more...] about Nursery closes without informing parents

Outstanding in all areas for Giggles and Wiggles inStone  Giggles and Wiggles in Stone were recently inspected by Ofsted who has rated them outstanding in all areas. The nursery cares for 85 children from six weeks to four-year-olds. Everyone at the nursery on Mount Road is ecstatic with the result. The nursery was previously … [Read more...] about Giggles and Wiggles in Stone rated outstanding in all areas

A child develops a severe allergic reaction after being given a meal containing nuts A nursery based in Waverley has been prosecuted after staff gave a child who was allergic to nuts a meal containing nuts. A full investigation has taken place and has found that staff training was inadequate. The young child was fed pesto by staff after parents … [Read more...] about Nursery prosecuted for giving a child a meal containing nuts

Parents to be charged to use the free UK Childcare scheme The promise of the 30hrs free childcare scheme made by the Conservative party may be under threat, as many nurseries are unable to offer the scheme due to the lack of funds being given by the government. The doubling of the free entitlement could leave many childcare provoders operating … [Read more...] about Parents to pay the price of using the free UK childcare scheme

Three nurseries in Derbyshire have been recognised as being the best in the East Midlands area Many parents up and down the country have been voting for their favourite nursery as part of the Top 10 Nursery Awards 2017 carried out by daynurseries.co.uk. Children's 1st nursery Long Eaton along with Bright Horizons Bumpers Day Nursery and … [Read more...] about Most recommended nurseries in Derbyshire