Graduates from richer family backgrounds earn significantly more after graduation than their poorer counterparts, even after completing the same degrees from the same universities. This is one of many findings in new research published today which looks at the link between earnings and students’ background, degree subject and university attended. The research used anonymised tax […]
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Next steps for delivering landmark childcare offer unveiled
We’ve launched a consultation and expression of interest to gather evidence about the 30-hour free childcare offer. Proposals to provide hard-working parents with greater choice and flexibility over their childcare as part of the government’s landmark 30-hour free offer have been published today. The 9-week consultation sets out plans to broaden the types of hours […]
Ditch Those Stabilisers This Easter Holidays
April’s Easter School Holidays sees the return of the popular ‘Ditch Those Stabilisers’ cycling events. Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland and Southport. The events have a very high success rate and staff from Sefton Council’s Travel Awareness and Safety Team offer a range of […]
Parents offered advice on safe sleep for babies
Simple steps that parents can take to help make sure their baby sleeps safely are being reinforced as part of Safer Sleep Week. Wigan Council has teamed up with Bolton and Salford’s local authorities to offer families and carers advice on how to lower the risk of cot death. Key workers who are in contact […]
Parents in the dark about government’s flagship childcare policy
A Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission survey reveals that nearly half of all new mums don’t know what support is available. A new survey conducted by Qa Research on behalf of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has questioned 1,000 parents who reported as the main carer of 0- to 3-year-olds in England. […]
