Parent Champions Leeds are parents who have a positive experience of using childcare and services, who act as peer advisors to other parents in their community.
Our recent work supports @Gingerbread recommendation that Jobcentres should support parents with upfront costs of #childcare through the Flexible Support Fund https://t.co/MPbVXaYByk
Low income parents have to find the money to pay all their childcare bill before claiming back support through UC because it pays #childcare support in arrears. Even if that barrier is overcome the cost of childcare exceeds the support available through UC https://t.co/seZ5uXCYAu
New report from @Gingerbread highlights ways that #universalcredit is not working for single parents and offers practical recommendations https://t.co/Cx8Kheia5a
Govt has no plans to move forward on consultations promised in the Early Years Workforce Strategy last year, @NurseryWorld reports https://t.co/mNSApyOF7p
Leeds Curriculum launch and conference, 14 June 2018
4-6pm, Leeds City Museum
On 14 June 2018, we will be launching the brand new Leeds Curriculum and the redeveloped https://t.co/W6sdR2VKj7... https://t.co/ztyFnyXuDq
Talking about death won’t make it happen but may help you, your friends & family and even your community. Join us at the free Leeds Dying Matters event at Kirkgate Market on Tuesday 15 May 10am – 3pm https://t.co/eoIhvcKxhl #DyingMattersLDS18
CALL OUT FOR ARTISTS! We're looking for artists to help deliver a variety of workshops with children and young people during our Summer Festival. Email: [email protected] for details or call 0113 2977042
The majority of Early Years Teachers find it difficult to gain graduate-level employment, according to a new survey from @PACEYchildcare. Only if gaining qualifications is rewarded with improved pay and recognition will more individuals take them up https://t.co/flJWBoHxzX
We are calling on Govt to recognise the value of childcare professionals – we want to see a fully qualified, graduate-led workforce, equalising wages across private, voluntary and maintained settings https://t.co/dqxVbTdAFI https://t.co/cgHe1F8dbA
“Those with higher skill levels tend to earn more, are less reliant on benefits and provide a positive role model for their children.” So why aren’t we investing in the skills of those furthest away from the job market? Our new briefing https://t.co/TyWjS1zhFE
The National Deaf Children’s Society is hosting a FREE event in Leeds for the families of deaf children who will soon be starting school on Sat 14 July, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Voluntary Action Leeds. Reserve your place: https://t.co/9fwg7t2e59 @doinggoodleeds @FamilyInfoLeeds