Childcare

Revealed: the 10 baby items topping UK parents’ £800 wishlists

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Baby Sprinkle vs Baby Shower: Which one should you choose to welcome your newborn?

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Baby shower themes we love in 2025

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What is a baby registry and do I need one?

Mummy Pig is pregnant! Here's how the news could prepare your child for a new sibling

Childcare costs in the UK: how they compare globally and what help is available

Thousands of families risk missing out on £2,000 childcare savings as December 31 deadline looms

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UK could run out of childminders by 2033, experts warn

Parents risk losing free childcare as nursery closures loom

UK’s shared parental leave branded ‘broken and elitist’ as top earners benefit most

New study reveals which UK companies offer the best parental leave

Nurseries warn they face closure as National Insurance hike impacts costs

More disabled children could soon thrive in mainstream schools under new SEN reforms

Private school fees set to rise: what parents need to know about the new VAT

Schools enhance maternity pay to keep female teachers in the classroom

What is the unschooling trend on TikTok? Here's everything you need to know

Ministers scrap ‘free childcare’ label as frustration grows over soaring nursery fees

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children in England

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Government to address nursery staff shortages before expanding childcare services

Two-tier childcare system ‘stigmatising’ disadvantaged families, new report reveals

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Can childminders re-open now – or not?

How much do nurseries, nannies and childminders cost?

A day in the life of... a trainee Norland nanny

Are compulsory nap times at nursery a good idea?

Pensions for nannies - what do I need to know?

8 things to check when you visit a childminder

Different types of nanny

What does an after-school nanny do?

Three different types of nurseries

Could your childcare arrangements be breaking the law?