A TWO-month survey to assess the current demand and supply of childcare for parents is being undertaken by the Isle of Wight Council. The childcare sufficiency assessment will involve random households being contacted by telephone by the firm QA Research.

Independent serious case review says Kirklees council social services not to blame over fake abduction of girl by her mother Social services and staff from 21 other agencies were cleared of blame over the Shannon Matthews case today by an independent serious case review which nonetheless called for national action over families who “bump along”, just about managing to provide adequate childcare …

A LOCAL primary school is set for a £250,000 makeover that will give childcare a boost.

Budget cutbacks at a Shropshire college has led to its nursery being axed, leaving parents without childcare and seven staff out of a job, it was revealed today.

EASTBOURNE parents are being asked to take part in a survey which will help shape the provision of childcare in the county. (09/06/2010 09:49:19)

CHILDCARE experts from across the UK gathered in York to look at how extra support can be given to vulnerable youngsters.

OLDHAM’S frontline childcare services have been praised by inspectors following a snap Ofsted assessment. The Government inspectors arrived unannounced and found many strengths during their two-day assessment.

PRE-SCHOOL ASSISTANT required at Milton Abbot Under Fives. Min Level 2 or similar in Childcare qualification. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9.15 – 12.45, £6.40 per hr. Term time contract. Apply in writing & CV to: miltonabbotunderfives@yahoo.co.uk or ring (01822) 870131. Closing date: 21st June 2010.