There has been a lot of chat recently about academies and ‘free schools’ and whether a school’s transition to the status will affect childcare voucher provision. There’s no reason childcare voucher provision should stop, but it will mean a slight change for the school. Academies and ‘free schools’ are essentially the same, and simply put, [...]

I was thrilled to attend and speak at the Top Employers for Working Families Benchmarking and Awards last week. The awards are a fantastic way to celebrate companies who strive to go the extra mile in providing positive working environments, supporting a true work/life balance and championing family-friendly work practices. The companies who attended the [...]

I’m delighted to announce that we’ve entered into a partnership with Working Families; the leading work-life balance charity. Over the next two years we’ll work with them on a series of initiatives, the first of which will be to support their ‘Top Employers for Working Families Benchmark & Awards’ later this month. The awards aim [...]

It was Carers Week last week and whilst we are dedicated to supporting parents and those in the childcare sector, Stephen Burke – Director of United for All Ages – says there’s a wider care issue that is slowly coming to the fore. Something is beginning to stir in British workplaces. Employers are realising that [...]

I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve launched our new facebook page which we’ve built with you in mind. The page has separate sections for parents, employers and carers so it’s easier to access the information that’s most relevant to you. Features of the site include: › Holiday clubs and childcare info – listed by region [...]