Brighter Futures for Children’s Post

If you're a parent, the cost of childcare can be overwhelming. Alongside early education funding (15 hours and 30 hours) is the UK government's tax-free childcare account. This scheme helps working parents with the cost of childcare, offering up to £2,000 per child per year – a substantial saving that could make a real difference. By using this account, families can save money on their childcare bills while ensuring their children receive high-quality care and education. Our article explains how this system works and how to apply: https://buff.ly/3wau4BN #FundedChildcare #TaxFreeChildcare #15HoursFunded #ChildcarePlaces #Childcare #FreeChildcare #FundingCrisis #Worcestershire #Herefordshire

Free Childcare! From September 2024, you’ll be able to get 15 hours free childcare for your child from the age of 9 months if you’re working. You can apply from 12 May (this Sunday). The number of hours of free childcare you can get depends on the age of your child. If your child is: 9 months to 2 years old, you can get 15 hours per week of free childcare 3 to 4 years old, you can get 30 hours per week of free childcare. Eligibility criteria applies here and earnings have to be below a certain threshold (£100k), however, a simple pension contribution could make all the difference. https://lnkd.in/eSJGw_p6 #childcare #financialplanning #threshold

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴! Families want a reliable, affordable childcare system – the next government must prioritise that if it wants to boost the economy - by Sarah Ronan, Director of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition. "In recent years we’ve seen childcare reform climb the political agenda, and quite rightly. Not only does childcare support parents to work today, but it also provides vital early education that supports children to develop into the citizens of tomorrow, something we all have a stake in." https://loom.ly/uBwe7SE #EarlyYears #Childcare #RescueAndReform #EarlyEducation

5️⃣ principles to tackle disadvantage in Wales' childcare system. This week, we published our new report in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), calling for a radical new childcare offer. In the report, we show how the principles developed by the JRF and the Coram Family and Childcare must be applied to childcare in Wales to tackle disadvantage. We’ve set out the evidence and solutions to make childcare in Wales: • Affordable: Childcare must be affordable in order to enable parents to work. • Quality: Provision must be high quality in order to improve outcomes. • Accessed: Disadvantaged children need to be able to take up early education and childcare. • Family-focused: Childcare must support a positive home-learning environment. • Integrated: Childcare must be a pillar of a wider support system. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Yh2w50Qxlv1 #ChildcareWales #AffordableChildcare #ChildcareSolutions #BevanFoundation #JRF #Wales

This week the Productivity Commission released its final inquiry report examining the early childhood education and care sector in Australia. The report focuses on creating universal access to childcare, including access to 3 days a week of high quality childcare. Importantly, this report acknowledges the challenge of thin childcare markets in regional Australia, and that market based systems alone will not provide the access regional families need. The PC’s recommendation to establish an ECEC Development Fund to provide grant, block and low-interest financing and funding, and in a flexible way to meet the needs of different types of markets (see page 29), is vital and an absolute win for regions. ✅ This reflects the outcomes of the deep dive I took into childcare with Regional Australia Institute in the Maranoa and Western Downs. This is work identified the different types of childcare markets operating in these regions, and subsequently the different pathways we need to take to support ECEC access. #regionalaustralia #ecec #regionalmarkets #morethanoneregion

Did you know that the concept of 'free childcare' is actually a myth? In reality, what's offered is subsidised funding. This includes both the Universal 15 hours funding and the Extended 30 hours funding. These provisions aim to support working parents by providing financial assistance for childcare costs. However, understanding the nuances of these schemes can be crucial in making informed decisions about childcare options for your little ones. This article is part of a short series of articles on childcare funding. In this series, we'll delve into the truth behind 'free childcare' and explore how subsidised funding plays a pivotal role in supporting families. In this article we’ll delve deep on 30 hours ‘free’ childcare. https://buff.ly/4bk9fnr #FundedChildcare #15HoursFunded #ChildcarePlaces #Childcare #FreeChildcare #FundingCrisis #Worcestershire #Herefordshire

A map highlighting areas in need of better childcare supply. 9 million Australians live in areas of childcare undersupply. Our goal is to help improve access to childcare facilities for all children through targeted investments. Let's bridge the gap for every child. 🌉 Atlasia Capital specialises in investment opportunities within the childcare sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyiTq-fw #InvestmentOpportunity #ChildcareInvestment #CapitalRaising #HighNetWorth #FundsManagement #SmartInvesting Returns are not guaranteed and are subject to market risks. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Refer to IM for full risk disclosure.

🌈 PAVING THE WAY TO PROSPERITY 🌈 Secure Beginnings lead to Better Futures! 🌟 Affordable childcare is the cornerstone of family stability. Learn more about the positive impact of quality childcare in our lates blog post! https://bit.ly/42ddflF #TogetherWeThrive #PathwaystoProsperity

The landmark research, 'International childcare: Mapping the deserts,' conducted a comprehensive analysis of childcare availability for 10 million children across nine countries, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Australia, France, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands. This pioneering study was the first of its kind to investigate how countries implement childcare policies and their resulting effects. https://buff.ly/3Y7mFig #Childcare #EarlyYears

💰💰Paying for childcare??? 💰💰 As a working parent, paying for childcare can be a significant expense. To help ease the burden, here are my top tips on how to save money: 1️⃣ Check if you're eligible for Universal Credit at turn2us.org. It can provide financial support for childcare costs. 2️⃣ Take advantage of Tax-Free Childcare available through gov.uk/tax-free-childcare. It can save you up to £2,000 per child per year. 3️⃣ For further information on childcare options, visit childcarechoices.co.uk. #zizus #childcare #childcareprovider #workingparents #nursery #savingmoney #supportingfamilies