Author: Fran Graves

11 Nov 92% for Freedom Childcare at the REC

Freedom Childcare have just scored 92% in their compliance test with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

11 Nov Tax Free Childcare

10 things you should know as a parent From autumn 2015 tax-free childcare will be available to help with the cost of childcare. You can open an online account, which you can pay into to cover the cost of childcare with a registered provider.  This is all done...

11 Nov Early Years Pupil Premium

The early years pupil premium (EYPP) is rolling out nationwide from April 2015 The government have confirmed that early years providers will receive up to £300 for every three and four‑year‑old from a low‑income family. This policy will help us at Freedom Childcare to support local children...

11 Oct Boost Your Child’s Early Literacy

The Making it REAL programme has reported a notable improvement in children’s early literacy development.

11 Oct Win a Shaun the Sheep Sculpture!

Wallace and Gromit’s Children’s Charity together with Aardman Animations are asking schools and early years organisations to take part in Shaun’s Cracking Ideas Design Challenge.

11 Oct Is Tenacity the Most Important Attribute for Successful Parenting?

Along with all the other hats we have to wear in our day to day lives parenting our children is singularly the most difficult.

11 Aug The Childcare Conundrum

Choosing the right childcare is a very complex issue, with many options available all offering various benefits and values for money. These complexities are magnified when dealing with children who may have special needs, dietary requirements or behavioural issues.

11 Jul So Proud!

I have just been updating our references page and after reading our folder of references we have collected since 2001 I came over all emotional --- Thank you to all my lovely staff in and out of the office xxx...

04 Jun More help for parents with the cost of their childcare

Great news for parents, the government have announced additional help towards the cost of childcare. As with Tax Credits and Salaray sacrifice schemes this new scheme can be used to pay for our nanny services.