Nurseries

Early Years Alliance, survey found nine out of 10 providers expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% - higher than in previous years.

New survey finds nursery fees to increase by 8% this year Rahmah Ghazali

Westoe Village Kindergarten manager Sammy Bettley said "emotions were through the roof" following their outstanding Ofsted judgement.

Emotions “through the roof” after nursery's outstanding Ofsted judgement Neil Fatkin

Memories from the playground in these retro South Tyneside photos.

9 photos of South Tyneside children having play fun in years gone by Chris Cordner

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places Iain Leggat

How to apply for free school meals during the third lockdown.

Here's how to claim free school meals during third national lockdown Poppy Kennedy

Nurseries and playgroups are still allowed to open in lockdown - but is it safe? Alex Nelson

What are the differences between this lockdown and the first imposed in March

Coronavirus What are the differences between this lockdown and the first imposed in March By Trevor Marshallsea, PA

Many childcare providers were closed during lockdown, but some parents still paid for their services despite nurseries not operating or their child being unable to attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries and childminders told to offer parents a refund if they paid during lo... Helen Johnson

Authorities in Beijing fear a second wave of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Beijing has reported a new spike in coronavirus cases - but is a second wave com... Sarah Wilson

These are the ratings of every nursery in South Shields following recent inspections by Ofsted

These are the ratings of every South Shields nursery recently inspected by Ofste... Claire Schofield