Today we’re welcoming families to their second Books Together session at Newbury Hall Children’s Centre, Redbridge. Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Registration is still open for the NAFIS Conference and Awards 2025. Two days packed with expert speakers and workshops. Open to all local authorities who are NAFIS members. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-... If you’d like to join NAFIS, please get in touch.

Today families are coming together for their second Books Together session at Downham Library, Lewisham. Parents can explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

You can still book for #NAFISConference2025. Hear from @departmentforedu.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social @coramlifeeducation.bsky.social @corampacey.bsky.social @workingfamiliesuk.bsky.social and many others. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-...

Today we’re welcoming families to our Books Together session at Newbury Hall Children’s Centre, Redbridge. Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

The gap between government entitlements for disadvantaged children and those with working parents is wider than ever before. A child with eligible working parents will receive three times as much government-funded early education than a disadvantaged child, by the time they start school.

Lydia Hodges, Head of Coram Family and Childcare, is giving evidence this morning to the Education Committee on 'Early Years: improving support to children and families'. The rise in the numbers of children living in poverty is being discussed as a major factor affecting school readiness.

Today we welcome families to our Books Together session at Downham Library, Lewisham. Parents and carers come together to explore new ways of encouraging young children to enjoy books. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

The disadvantage gap starts early. We’re calling for government-funded free meals in early years, using the same criteria as free school meals, to end the unfair age discrimination between school-age children and children under five: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/campaigns-policy/

There is still time to register for the NAFIS Conference and Awards 2025. Hear speakers from @educationgovuk @Ofstednews @CoramLifeEd @CoramPACEY @Workingfamuk @SaveUKNews, and leading researchers. Open to all NAFIS members. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-...

Work in a Family Information Service team? There is still time to enter for a prestigious National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Award. Nominations close at 12pm lunchtime tomorrow 29 October: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-...

Despite the September roll out of more funded childcare, our recent report shows the widening disadvantage gap for many pre-school children. We’re calling for a universal right to 30 hours of funded early education for all children: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

We’re welcoming families to our Books Together session at Benton’s Lane Children’s Centre, Lambeth today. Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Despite the September roll out of more funded childcare, our research shows the widening disadvantage gap for many pre-school children. We’re calling for a universal right to 30 hours of funded early education for all children: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear... (232)

290,000 disadvantaged under-fives miss out on free meals even though they live in households on Universal Credit. New report exposes the gap: bremnerco.com/report-too-y... 👏 @foodfoundation.bsky.social and Bremner and Co #EarlyYears #ChildPoverty #HealthEquity

Do you have a child under 5? We’d like to hear about your experience of using formal childcare. To join our online discussion group, just fill out this short survey. There’s a £15 shopping voucher for everyone selected to take part: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildcareD...

Great to see so many colleagues at our webinar yesterday 'Parent Champions in Family Hubs’. Alex and Connor from Coventry spoke about the difference Parent Champions make reaching isolated families and shaping future services. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/parent-champ...

We’re welcoming families in Redbridge and Lambeth today to their Books Together sessions. Our Books Together family reading programme is available to our partners in London: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Registration is now open for the NAFIS Conference and Awards 2025. A packed two days with expert speakers and workshops. Open to all local authorities who are NAFIS members. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-... If you’d like to join NAFIS, please get in touch.

We’re looking forward to welcoming families in Hillingdon to their third Books Together session tomorrow at West Drayton Library. Our Books Together programme is available to our partners in London: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

We’re looking forward to welcoming families in Hillingdon to their next Books Together session today at West Drayton Library. Our Books Together programme is available to our partners in London: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Do you work in a local authority Family Information Service team? Why not enter for the prestigious National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) Awards? Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/nafis-...

There is still time to register for our free webinar for local authorities 'Parent Champions in Family Hubs: a tried and tested approach to reaching your most isolated families' on Wednesday 15 October, 1:30pm-2:30pm. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/training-and...

Local authorities can register now for our free webinar: Parent Champions in Family Hubs: a tried and tested approach to reaching your most isolated families on Wednesday 15 October, 1:30pm-2:30pm. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/training-and...

We’ll be welcoming families in Redbridge to our Books Together session today at Albert Road Children’s Centre. Our Books Together programme is available to our partners in London: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

We’re looking forward to welcoming families in Hillingdon to our Books Together session today at West Drayton Library. Our Books Together programme is available to all local authorities in London: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

We’re looking forward to our Books Together family reading session today at Stockwell Children’s Centre, Lambeth. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Members of the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) enjoy regular free webinars, sharing ideas and learning through a secure email network, a monthly newsletter and an annual conference. Open to all local authorities. More info: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/

Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Our Books Together programme is open to all local authorities in London. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Parent Champions schemes support thousands of families. Find out how Leila and Jasmine encourage and inspire their amazing teams of Parent Champions volunteers: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/news/leila-a...

We call on the Government to extend the working parent funded early education entitlements to children whose parents are in training or education, are migrants who meet the work criteria, or who are unable to work due to terminal illness. Read why: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

The disadvantage gap starts early. We’re calling for the introduction of govt-funded free meals in early years, with the same criteria as free school meals, to end unfair age discrimination between school-age children and children under five: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/campaigns-policy/

Despite the recent roll out of more funded childcare, our new report shows the gap between Govt entitlements for disadvantaged children and those with working parents is wider than ever before. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

There is overwhelming evidence that children who are read to do better across a wide range of outcomes. Find out more about our Books Together programme: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

We call on the Government to extend the working parent funded early education entitlements to children whose parents are in training or education, are migrants who meet the work criteria, or who are unable to work due to terminal illness. Read why: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

We call for the removal of parental work criteria from the early education entitlements, to give all children an equal right to 30 hours per week of early education from the age of nine months until they start school. New report: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

We want funded early education entitlements extended to children whose parents are in training/education; migrants who meet work criteria; or who can’t work due to terminal illness. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Despite the extension of funded early education to 30 hours from 1st September, our new report finds disadvantaged children are missing out, with parents who are ineligible for the entitlements paying £205 per week more for a child under two: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Our data shows that a child with eligible working parents will receive three times as much government-funded early education than a disadvantaged child by the time they start school. www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Whilst the expansion of funded childcare hours is welcome support for many working families, the focus on parental income risks excluding disadvantaged children who stand to benefit the most from early education & further widens the disadvantage gap www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Our new report shows the gap between Govt entitlements for disadvantaged children & those with eligible working parents is wider than ever before. We’re calling for a universal right to 30 hours of funded early education for all children: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

Children with eligible working parents now get 30 hours per week of funded early education from 9 months to Reception, but our new report shows the gap between entitlements for disadvantaged children & those with working parents is wider than ever: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/ear...

We welcome the news that the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme will continue for the next 3 years. A place at a holiday club costs an average of £179 per week in Great Britain, which many families on lower incomes would not have been able to afford if they had been left without HAF.

Members of the National Association of Family Information Services (NAFIS) enjoy regular free webinars, sharing ideas and learning through a secure email network, a monthly newsletter and an annual conference. Open to all local authorities. More info: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/nafis/

Reading with children builds bonds and supports the brain and language skills from as early as two weeks old. Our Books Together programme is open to all local authorities in London. Find out more: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/books-togeth...

Need ideas to keep children happy in the hols? Coram Beanstalk has lots of creative ideas and book recommendations to help families to find fun ways of sharing books together over the summer. The ideas are by age across six themes: www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/news/six-wee... @beanstalkreads

Not sure where to look for support and activities for your children with special educational needs or disabilities? Ask your friendly local Family Information Service.

Many disadvantaged children are priced out of accessing the same early education as those in working families. We’re calling for fairer access by extending funded early education entitlements to children whose parents are in training/education, are migrants or can't work due to terminal illness.

The disadvantage gap starts early. We’re calling for the introduction of govt-funded free meals in early years, using the same criteria as free school meals, to end the unfair age discrimination between school-age children and children under 5: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/campaigns-policy/

Our Holiday Childcare Survey shows uncertainty and gaps in holiday childcare provision. Only 9% of councils in England report enough places for at least 75% of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in their area. Survey: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/hol...