Childcare
Goal
Support parents to enter and remain in the workforce through flexible workplace policies and support for the early years sector
How we’re measuring our impact
Exploring innovative approaches to job flexibility for traditionally inflexible roles such as shift or site-based roles
Improving communication of parental benefits and job flexibility for existing and prospective employees
Identifying opportunities to provide direct support to early years providers, for example, through transfer of Apprenticeship Levy to fund apprenticeship training
Members
Thames Water - Greater London Authority - University of London - London Fire Brigade - NHS England - Transport for London - NHS Chelsea and Westminster Trust - London Jewish Forum - University College London - King’s College London - Queen Mary University
Amount of apprenticeship levy transferred to early years providers
What we’re doing
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.