Cost of living crisis is pushing worried parents to the edge with 2 in 3 concerned about paying for essentials.

Did you know....

• Around 9 in 10 (87%) adults reported an increase in their cost of living over the previous month in March 2022 (16 to 27 March 2022), an increase of 25 percentage points compared with around 6 in 10 (62%) adults in November 2021 (3 to 14 November 2021).
• Nearly a quarter (23%) of adults reported that it was very difficult or difficult to pay their usual household bills in the last month, compared with a year ago, in March 2022 (16 to 27 March 2022); an increase from 17% in November 2021 (3 to 14 November 2021).
• Focusing on the latest period, among those who pay energy bills, around 4 in 10 (43%) reported that it was very or somewhat difficult to afford their energy bills in March 2022 (16 to 27 March 2022).

As a result, APF has dedicated this page to directing parents to numerous website which may go a small way in helping them to address these matters. 

This includes sites to FIND EMPLOYMENT, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, UNDERSTADNING CHILDCARE AND TAX, AND WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR ENERGY BILLS. 

Latest job vacancies

A list of current job vacancies for all types of jobs within Oxfordshire County Council.

They have a wide range of council jobs within Oxfordshire across social care, libraries, fire and rescue, education, museums, roads and transport, environment, planning and economic growth.

Out of school clubs and holiday playschemes 

Some school children need safe care before and after school hours and also during school holidays.

Oxfordshire Food Banks

They provide many days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

Understanding Childcare and Tax - Guide

It contains plenty of helpful information such as a comprehensive look at the many forms of UK government support, entitlements, and benefits to help parents with childcare such as support from Universal Credit, the Tax-Free Childcare system, free vouchers, and child tax credits.

Better Housing Better Health Service

They are a warmth and wellbeing service here to make sure that everyone feels warm and safe in their homes