Coram is among 21 UK voluntary adoption agencies who have created a guide for people considering adoption, containing helpful information and advice from parents who have adopted children with additional needs. Download the guide here
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#adoptionbeyondlimits

New data released in conjunction with Cambridge University's REALCentre Cambridge reveals that pre-primary education made up only 1.4% of education spending in 2022 - WELL below the 10% target.

Countries must step up to meet the 2030 #SDGs . More: ow.ly/G2fJ50RheKe

#ActForEarlyYears

We’re looking forward to this afternoon’s Foundation Years Live online event. We’ll be hearing about best practice for inclusion, and creating a sensory space.

Last minute registrations for early years professionals here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundation-y…

Research has begun! Every year we collect data on availability & costs of childcare during the summer holidays

A BIG thank you to all our Family Information Services colleagues who got our survey in their inbox today

Look out for our findings later this year

Childcare in England failing and falling behind much of world, says Fawcett Society

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Part two of Fawcett Society's Transforming Early Childhood Education and Care is out today. This in-depth report looks at early years provision in five countries that have recently, or are currently undergoing government-led transformation.

Find out more:
fawcettsociety.org.uk/transforming-e…

📢 WEBINAR! What do parents want the next government to prioritise when it comes to children’s healthy eating? Find out & join the discussion with @childrensfood @UKsustain on 25 April, 10am. Register now: bit.ly/3VBN4nE

We’ve got Parent Champions training sessions in Slough and Camden coming up!

Parent Champions volunteers give a few hours a week to talk to other local parents and connect them to services. 🦸🏿‍♀️

Do you need something like that in your area? familyandchildcaretrust.org/parent-champio…

We're hiring! 📢

We are looking for an adaptable, creative communicator to join us as our new Projects and Communications Officer.

Find out more and apply here by 28 April: coram.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c/a…

Interesting new research on the impact of #SureStart

Thank you to all our NAFIS members who renewed this year🙌We are looking forward to a busy year learning together and getting stuff done!

If you work for a FIS and would like support, information and networking with your peers, find out more here: familyandchildcaretrust.org/nafis

.The Guardian features our #ChildcareSurvey2024 finding that just 28% of councils in England are ‘confident’ or ‘very confident’ that there will be enough places to meet demand for the expansion in September.

Find out more: bit.ly/ChildcareSurve…

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Last week, the first phase of the Government's expanded childcare offer begun. Last Monday, working parents of two-year-olds became eligible for 15 hours of subsidised childcare.

This expansion is welcome, but fundamental problems persist... 🧵

Well done #TeamCoram for running in yesterday's London Landmarks Half Marathon London Landmarks Half Marathon! 🎉

.British Vogue features our #ChildcareSurvey2024 finding that a full-time nursery place for a two-year-old in Britain costs £14,765 a year on average.

Read our full Childcare Survey findings here: bit.ly/ChildcareSurve…
vogue.co.uk/article/free-c…

Government admits an extra 40,000 staff are needed for 30 hours expansion | Nursery World
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Last month, we released our annual Childcare Survey which found that only 34% of councils say they have enough childcare for parents who work full time.

Read the full findings here: bit.ly/ChildcareSurve…
#ChildcareSurvey2024 #WeAreCoram

Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here's how | Big Issue
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Who is eligible for the expanded childcare offering - and what are the caveats? | ITV News
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This Personnel Today article features our #ChildcareSurvey2024 finding that only 34% of councils say they have enough childcare places for parents working full time.

Read our full findings here: bit.ly/ChildcareSurve…
personneltoday.com/hr/working-par…