by Emma Ashrafi | Aug 27, 2025 | Charities / Grants, Childcare, Education, Travel
The start of a new school year can mean new or additional costs, such as school uniforms, to food costs. Some children may require specialist equipment or support with travel to school. These expenses can place a significant strain on household budgets. But help is...
by Emma Ashrafi | Aug 12, 2025 | Childcare, Education
This September, eligible working parents with children aged from 9 months will be able to access 30 hours of childcare per week, over 38 weeks of the year. Please note that if you’re in receipt of Carers Allowance or certain other benefits, you may still be...
by Emma Ashrafi | Jul 23, 2025 | Charities / Grants, Discharge, Energy, Housing, Reports, Welfare Benefits
A report has been released by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Child Poverty Action Group following a survey with Paediatricians on the impacts of poverty on children’s health. Key findings: 96% said poor housing conditions (such as overcrowding...
by Emma Ashrafi | Jun 6, 2025 | Social Care
The Department for Education has recently released a new children and young people’s illustrated guide to the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. As practitioners, you can request a toolkit to promote the guide, and to help understand how you...
