Ivan Golden’s Post

The rules around free childcare hours have recently changed again. This BBC article explains some of the rules which is definitely worth a read if you have young children. However, the effective rate of tax should you be earning between £100k - £125k per annum can be eye-wateringly high! But with careful planning, this can be avoided. #childcare #nurseryfees #taxplanning https://lnkd.in/eJRnkx4E

"While the term ‘childcare deserts’ can evoke a sense of hopelessness, the reality as described in the report is concerning particularly as the gaps are mostly prevalent in deprived areas, leaving many vulnerable children without access to high-quality education and care." Read more in my new blog, referencing the recent Nesta report around Ofsted’s latest data on childcare providers and inspections, shedding light on the growing disparities in access to quality Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC): https://lnkd.in/ehwVdpjU

"While the term ‘childcare deserts’ can evoke a sense of hopelessness, the reality as described in the report is concerning particularly as the gaps are mostly prevalent in deprived areas, leaving many vulnerable children without access to high-quality education and care." Read more in our CEOs new blog, referencing the recent Nesta report around Ofsted’s latest data on childcare providers and inspections, shedding light on the growing disparities in access to quality Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC): https://lnkd.in/eqeNhnyd

💬 "Over two-thirds of the parents who worked in professional jobs, for example as lawyers, doctors and architects, used formal childcare, compared with less than half of parents in occupations such as cleaning, care work and hairdressing." New research from IPPR and Save the Children UK highlights the wide gaps in access to childcare support by class and occupation. The Government must do more to widen access to quality childcare for all families, particularly to those in more deprived areas. https://lnkd.in/eGjrkmEk

DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places are needed in England. We agree with Early Years Alliance that the figures don’t show whether existing #childcare places are meeting the needs of families. We also know that thousands of children with #SEND are already missing out on childcare places, and it remains to be seen whether the expansion will begin to close that gap. In addition, Government says 40,000 more staff will need to be recruited by September 2025. We need to see a workforce strategy to help grow and retain a specialist workforce, so that every child with SEND can access an early education. https://lnkd.in/eh5z3nmM

The social enterprise model could be the solution to fixing England’s broken childcare system by expanding access to the communities that need it most. (45% of children ( i.e. 1.5 million) cannot access childcare in England) Read more about it here on my recent blog: https://lnkd.in/epdfaDrU #SocialEnterprise #EarlyYears #EYSECollective

The social enterprise model could be the solution to fixing England’s broken childcare system by expanding access to the communities that need it most. (45% of children ( i.e. 1.5 million) cannot access childcare in England) Read more about it here on my recent blog: https://lnkd.in/epdfaDrU hashtag#SocialEnterprise hashtag#EarlyYears hashtag#EYSECollective

Is strike action the only way to keep businesses surviving? A lack of planning threatens to crash the childcare system in England. As parents face steep costs, the Early Years revolt may be the last resort to effect change. It's time to force the hands of those failing every working family and honest business trying to make a genuine difference in early years. Check out the article by The Guardian explaining more about the government's childcare chaos. #childcare #earlyyears #parenting #workingfamilies #education #theearlyyearsrevolt

A new report recommends fully subsidised childcare for Australian families earning under $80,000 starting in 2026. #australianchildcare #australiancompetitionandconsumercommission #ChildcareSubsidies #earlychildhoodeducator #earlyyearsstrategy #jasonclare #MitchellInstitute #zoedaniel #publicschools #theproductivitycommission #universalchildcare #victoriauniversity

“Our childcare is some of the most expensive in the world and it isn’t working. Research shows that 85% of mothers struggle to find childcare that fits around their work and one in 10 have quit jobs due to childcare pressures”. #earlyyears #earlychildhood #childcare #childrenscareandeducation #education #teaching #earlyyearsleadership ##childrensservices #childrenandfamilies