Industry news and insight

23
May 2022

Government to Consult on Ratios Increase

Despite opposition within the sector, the government seems increasingly determined to make changes to the compulsory staff:child ratios in England.

05
May 2022

Morton Michel - Mental Health Awareness Week

Since 2018 Morton Michel has offered our clients a free confidential counselling helpline, for use by staff, and their families, for any mental health problems, not just those that are work related. ..........

04
May 2022

When Nannies Need to Know Their Rights

Good nannies become part of the family, and families are about trust. You trust your family to have your back when you need it, and even when they get things wrong, you trust them to make amends.

29
Apr 2022

Policy Watch Special: Reducing Ratios Would be Dangerous

Even in the most well-run setting, accidents can happen. Why then is the government proposing to reduce the staff:child ratio; allowing more children to be looked after by fewer staff?

27
Apr 2022

Children's Activities Association Partner Spotlight on Morton Michel

A spotlight on Morton Michel and the specialist insurance plus additional benefits we provide children's activity groups and providers.