More than 157,000 new fathers did not qualify for paternity leave or pay last year TUC calls on new government to give new dads better paternity leave and pay entitlements One in four men who became fathers in 2016 didn’t qualify for paternity leave or pay, according to new TUC […]
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Southport will become the World in one place as King’s Gardens host a festival with an international flavour. The King’s Gardens International Celebration Day will take place 10 June, 11am-5pm. This free, family event will be a great chance for local residents and visitors alike to enjoy a host of […]
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Lancashire County Council is holding a recruitment evening as part of a major transformation programme of Lancashire’s children’s services team. The council is looking for people who can help deliver quality services for children and their families throughout Lancashire. There are jobs available across the county, at a variety of […]
Recruitment evening to boost children’s services in Lancashire
The number of hours of free childcare that some working families are entitled to will increase from September. All three and four year olds are currently entitled to 15 hours of free childcare a week and from September working parents may be entitled to up to 30 hours of free […]
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At Knowsley Council’s Cabinet on 5 April 2017 Knowsley’s Early Help Strategy 2017-2020 was given the green light. Early Help offers support to children and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues deteriorating, which ultimately could result in a higher level of intervention from social care, for example. Early […]
Knowsley’s Early Help strategy endorsed by Cabinet
New plans to help workless families break the cycle of disadvantage have been announced, as part of building a fairer society. Research shows the profound impact that parents who are workless, and experiencing a range of associated problems, can have on children’s chances of success. The new analysis shows children in […]