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Estimated 1.5 million children in UK live in a childcare desert

New research shared exclusively with ITV News estimates that 1.5 million children in the UK have poor access to childcare.

12 Sept

Springboard Nursery at Szxlingham Nethergate, near Norwich, will close on July 19th 2024. Credit: ITV News Anglia.

'Take us seriously' - warning from early years providers as thousands close

In an exclusive survey by ITV News Anglia, more than 160 providers have revealed the daily struggles they face with funding and recruitment.

11 Jun

A child playing at his childminder's house. Credit: ITV News Anglia

Early years and childcare - what are the main parties' plans?

Nurseries, childminders and pre-schools say they desperately need more help to be able to meet demand for early years education.

11 Jun

Bath preschool says government funding to blame for closure decision

Children at ten Manchester schools offered extra help after Covid

Nurseries and pre-schools to get funding boost to tackle 'rise in costs'

How to register your child for early years education in the Scottish Borders

Why are children as young as four protesting at Downing Street?

Frustration grows over closure of baby and toddler groups in Jersey

Early years programme criticised by Assembly committee