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Nuuri founder and chief executive Steven Clarke, front centre, with colleagues as the childcare technology business raises £550,000 for expansion

Scottish nursery tech firm raises £550,000 to take its next big step

Scottish childcare technology firm Nuuri has raised £550,000 to expand its nursery software and develop a new consumer app for parents

Young mothers involved in the Strengths not Stigma research, including Natasha, 27, who spoke to The Herald about the barriers young mums can face in work and childcare.

Young mothers involved in the Strengths not Stigma research, including Natasha, 27, who spoke to The Herald about the barriers young mums can face in work and childcare.

‘I’m left with £100 a month’: Young mums question if working in Scotland is worth it

Childcare in Scotland is a complicated picture featuring post code lotteries for access and struggles to afford care.

Childcare in Scotland is a complicated picture featuring post code lotteries for access and struggles to afford care.

Free childcare is great, but what if there are no carers?

A project in Glasgow nurseries is geared towards recognising babies as citizens and respecting their invidivdual needs and voices.

A project in Glasgow nurseries is geared towards recognising babies as citizens and respecting their invidivdual needs and voices.

'Every baby has a perspective': How Glasgow nurseries protect babies' rights

Disabled children could face deeper poverty because of UK Government cuts, a charity suggested.

Disabled children could face deeper poverty because of UK Government cuts, a charity suggested.

2026 Holyrood election

Politicians told 'honest' conversation on future of universal benefits is needed

Sector analysis suggests council-run nurseries could be especially hard-hit by proposals to expand funded childcare to child as young as nine months.

Sector analysis suggests council-run nurseries could be especially hard-hit by proposals to expand funded childcare to child as young as nine months.

2026 Holyrood election

SNP childcare plan could put public nurseries under huge pressure

Campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed hosted the first childcare hustings ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, putting the spotlight on key issues facing families and the childcare sector.

Campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed hosted the first childcare hustings ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, putting the spotlight on key issues facing families and the childcare sector.

2026 Holyrood election

Parties agree childcare is vital – so why are so many parents dissatisfied?

The Education Secretary said her party would extend support to every family

The Education Secretary said her party would extend support to every family

Jenny Gilruth: 'SNP will deliver revolution in childcare if it wins election'

The SNP has unveiled ambitious plans for after-school clubs

The SNP has unveiled ambitious plans for after-school clubs

REBECCA MCQUILLAN

SNP wrapround childcare plan is wonderful – but there's a big problem

First Minister and leader of the SNP, John Swinney, delivers a speech during the SNP campaign conference.

First Minister and leader of the SNP, John Swinney, delivers a speech during the SNP campaign conference.

2026 Holyrood election

John Swinney pledges £500m on childcare in bid to be returned as First Minister

Greens co-leader Gillian MacKay raised concerns for children and families who are not being offered the funded childcare they are entitled to at FMQs.

Greens co-leader Gillian MacKay raised concerns for children and families who are not being offered the funded childcare they are entitled to at FMQs.

Green Party challenges Scottish Government over 'postcode lottery' in childcare

West Lothian nurseries warn of possible closures after council halts funding for non-resident children, affecting 100 families and risking jobs and childcare places.

West Lothian nurseries warn of possible closures after council halts funding for non-resident children, affecting 100 families and risking jobs and childcare places.

Nursery funding cuts by council to impact families across Edinburgh and Midlothian

New research reveals the City of Edinburgh Councils childcare cuts has left families across the city struggling.

New research reveals the City of Edinburgh Councils childcare cuts has left families across the city struggling.

Edinburgh parents face a 'postcode lottery' amid childcare policy struggles

Campaigners say that the poorest families could save more than £4000 per year

Campaigners say that the poorest families could save more than £4000 per year

New report says childcare cost cap could save some families thousands of pounds

Cracks in a flagship Scottish Government programme are causing concern that family choice and children's safety are at risk

Cracks in a flagship Scottish Government programme are causing concern that family choice and children's safety are at risk

Can the cracks in 1,140 hour funded childcare scheme be filled before system breaks?

Carrie Mansfield is a childminder from Edinburgh who started her business as part of the Scottish Childminding Association's Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future.

Carrie Mansfield is a childminder from Edinburgh who started her business as part of the Scottish Childminding Association's Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future.

Recruitment drive ramps up to address 'urgent need' for childcare

A stressed woman on the phone

A stressed woman on the phone

Social care in Scotland

Social Care in Scotland

'I had to take a zero hours social care contract as I can't afford childcare'

Rachel Reeves speaking in the Commons on Tuesday after her return from China

Rachel Reeves speaking in the Commons on Tuesday after her return from China

Letters: Look south of the Border and see the compelling case for indy

The SNP has condemned the UK Government’s decision to hike national insurance contributions in its recent budget as they say it leaves thousands of childcare providers in Scotland at risk.

The SNP has condemned the UK Government’s decision to hike national insurance contributions in its recent budget as they say it leaves thousands of childcare providers in Scotland at risk.

‘3,500 childcare providers in Scotland at risk due to NI hike’, says SNP

Childminding advocates say that the career offers unique benefits to communities, parents and carers themselves, and information during Careers Week will explain the support available.

Childminding advocates say that the career offers unique benefits to communities, parents and carers themselves, and information during Careers Week will explain the support available.

Pilot aims to grow vital childminding workforce by 1,000 to help childcare blackspots

More than one in 10 children were still in temporary placements a decade after entering the care system

More than one in 10 children were still in temporary placements a decade after entering the care system

Some children in care wait more than 10 years for permanent home, study finds

Campaigners say that the cost and accessibility of childcare need to be investigated.

Campaigners say that the cost and accessibility of childcare need to be investigated.

Campaigners unite to call for 'independent review' of childcare in Scotland

Scottish parents have cited key concerns about the importance of having access to early learning and childcare resources.

Scottish parents have cited key concerns about the importance of having access to early learning and childcare resources.

Study finds childcare, poverty and education chief concerns for Scots parents

Pied Piper Nursery in Glasgow has been ordered to reduce capacity, meaning 16 children will be forced out.

Pied Piper Nursery in Glasgow has been ordered to reduce capacity, meaning 16 children will be forced out.

Parents 'distressed and anxious' after children forced out of Glasgow nursery

Campaigners are warning that having children is becoming

Campaigners are warning that having children is becoming

Childcare costs a 'primary reason' for 40 per cent of abortions

Two thirds of Scottish parents are quitting their jobs or reducing hours due to childcare costs

Two thirds of Scottish parents are quitting their jobs or reducing hours due to childcare costs

Two thirds of parents in Scotland quitting their jobs due to childcare costs

Parents and staff celebrate as lifeline nursery closure decision reversed

Parents and staff share fears as lifeline college nurseries to close

Nursery workers in North Lanarkshire are to be balloted on strike action

Nursery workers in North Lanarkshire are to be balloted on strike action

Nursery workers facing 'fire and rehire' pay cut to be balloted on strike action

Scottish childcare sector 'fragile' after doubling of free hours

SNP mental health minister Maree Todd

SNP mental health minister Maree Todd

More than 8000 nursery and childcare staff absent due to mental health

‘Upfront support for childcare should be extended to other parts of the childcare system’

‘Upfront support for childcare should be extended to other parts of the childcare system’

Agenda: Budget changes to childcare must be extended to all parts of Universal Credit

Sturgeon tells MSPs Hunt's £320m 'does not go nearly far enough'

Sturgeon tells MSPs Hunt's £320m 'does not go nearly far enough'

Sturgeon tells MSPs Chancellor's £320m 'does not go nearly far enough'