Structural indicators for monitoring education and training systems in Europe 2018
Introduction
This document contains more than 35 structural indicators on education policies in six areas: early childhood education and care (ECEC), achievement in basic skills, early leaving from education and...
We need 21st century thinking for childcare
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Regardless of who is in power, childcare is one of the biggest policy challenges facing the government. It’s a complex area with lots of moving parts and numerous stakeholders. It’s also an emotive area because...
What can be learned from Denmark's parental leave and childcare policies?
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Widely regarded as one of the most progressive European countries, Denmark has one of the most generous welfare systems and a high level of workplace gender equality. However, with Danish politician Mette...
Viewpoint: Families seeing a brighter future thanks to Childcare BC
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It's a story that I've heard repeatedly: a parent, usually a mother, having to give up their career because it makes more sense to stay home than to pay sky-high child care fees.
As we celebrate Childcare Month...
Why rising child-care costs are bad news for everyone - not just parents
Opinion: Child-care expenses are keeping families in poverty and women out of the workforce. So why have the Tories cancelled a fund that helped keep costs down
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This spring, the...
Let's give mothers a real present by committing to provide good childcare
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The United States cannot achieve its economic potential without the full participation of women entrepreneurs. The rate of growth in the number of women entrepreneurs is far higher than men’s. When your...
Mind the gap: The economic case for equal pay
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How Malaysia fares globally in supporting employees with families
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In recent months, organisations such as CIMB Bank and Nestlé Malaysia have made headlines for new/improved schemes for parents – be it child care leave, paternity leave or maternity leave. In the backdrop of...
Fraudulent childcare syndicate allegedly reeled in $4m, police say
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An alleged criminal syndicate used the names of real children to claim government childcare subsidies for children who weren't being cared for, police say.
Eighteen people have been arrested over an alleged...
Eight additional weeks of parental leave to be phased in
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Eight additional weeks of parental leave will be introduced on a phased basis after the Seanad approved Government amendments to the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017.
