Eligible working parents planning childcare arrangements for September need to apply for an eligibility code before the deadline on 31st August 2024.

A series of family friendly events have entertained little ones throughout the Summer - while also offering parents a chance to connect with local support organisations.

SEND listening event for parents and carers

A group of students have spruced things up at Seacombe Family Hub.

The centre offers a calm environment for low risk pregnancies.

Wirral’s working parents are being asked to help the council understand what level of childcare will be needed in future.

Wirral-based charity Neo Community is recognised by the Department for Education as the best Holiday Activity with Food (HAF) provider in the North West.

Officers have already set up an improvement board which met for the first time recently.

Residents with a background in early years education could receive a cash incentive to enter the industry thanks to a pilot scheme.

Children aged three and over are often classed as “older children” in the world of adoption. This means they tend to wait some of the longest times to be placed with their adoptive families. Learn more about adopting in Merseyside.

Abbey and Tia (pictured) speak about their experiences at Our Space.

The funding will build on the local authority’s existing work around targeted early help for families.