Childcare
Goal
Support more parents to enter and remain in the workforce through flexible workplace policies and support for the early years sector
Key deliverables
Address skills and vacancy gaps in the early years’ sector.
Create a suite of practical resources.
Share best practice in the field of flexible working particularly in challenging sectors.
Members
Thames Water - Greater London Authority - University of London - London Jewish Forum - NHS England - Transport for London - NHS Chelsea and Westminster Trust
Implementing flexible workplace policies, including for shift-based and operational roles
Supporting the early years sector to meet demand for affordable, quality provision, such as through apprenticeship levy transfer to fund early years apprenticeships
Programme priorities
Key resources
Guide: How to support the early years sector through transfer of the apprenticeship levy
This guide provides the business case for anchor organisations to put unspent apprenticeship levy funds to use supporting the creation of apprenticeships in the early years sector.
Report: No Kidding: How transforming childcare can boost the economy
Researched and published by BusinessLDN and KPMG in February 2024, this report provides evidence that high-quality, affordable and accessible childcare leads to better outcomes for children and enables parents to thrive at work. In turn, this increases economic activity and the prospects for growth.