Early Years Workforce UK

29/05/2026

That’s because it’s not free. It’s funded! The government gives money to the nursery for the funded child but they set the prices and what they give the nursery doesn’t match what it costs for that child to be there. If nurseries don’t charge extra they go under. They’re a business just like any other. If parents are working full time and get funded hours surely they can pay some money towards the nursery.

03/05/2026

'Fund fatherhood': Hundreds of dads march for paternity pay across UK
https://www.itv.com/news/2026-05-02/fund-fatherhood-hundreds-of-dads-march-for-paternity-pay-across-uk

02/04/2026

Yes dear that’s because people don’t run nurseries for fun and they cost money to be run. You know like any other business.
The funding from the government doesn’t met the costs of the nursery.
Hope this helps?

'We get 30 hours funded childcare… but I am still paying £520 a month.'

Netmums' Charlie Bond – a mum-of-two has shared the real cost of nursery in 2026.

From stretched funding to extra charges for food, nappies and longer days, this is the reality behind the headlines.

Swipe through for the full childcare cost breakdown. How does yours compare?

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4sNWNES

23/03/2026

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21/03/2026

People see the colouring and the singing... we see the developing fine motor skills, the communication and language progress, and all the endless effort ❤️

Shoutout to the early years educators who show up every single day 👏 You are amazing 🌟

18/03/2026

Increase government funding of Early Years settings, and introduce national frameworks related to pay, career progression and professional recognition to ensure greater alignment with educators and teachers in wider educational settings.