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Innovative software allows families to book childcare by the hour

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A new early learning and childcare management system which aims to bring greater flexibility to parents and practitioners has been launched.
Susan McGhee at the launch of the Flexibility Pathway at Dundee University: 'This software is a game changer in delivering equity of access to high quality early learning and childcare to all children, families and communities'
Susan McGhee at the launch of the Flexibility Pathway at Dundee University: 'This software is a game changer in delivering equity of access to high quality early learning and childcare to all children, families and communities'

The Flexibility Pathway is a management resource designed by Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS), a charity which offers families the opportunity to book childcare by the hour.

FCSS was created after it was found that parents were unable to accept offers of employment due to a lack of high quality, flexible, accessible and affordable childcare services.

Families who use FCSS’s services are able to book daycare by the hour, only paying for the time they book. They aren’t subject to any up-front costs, deposits or holiday retainers.

The charity’s new software aims to allow other childcare providers to offer the same service and become more flexible by helping them increase bookings and manage staffing more efficiently.

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