The Halo Declaration
for Fair Childcare
Childcare is not a luxury
It is the foundation of a functioning society.
We believe every child deserves safe, high-quality care, and every parent deserves the freedom to work, thrive, and participate fully in society.
The UK childcare system is broken
Childcare now costs more than rent in many regions.
For too many families, going to work costs more than staying home.
Where you work should not determine whether you can afford childcare
Right now, only parents who work for large corporations or have on-site nurseries receive meaningful childcare support.
Nurseries are the heart of early childhood
Early years educators shape the next generation, yet many nurseries are closing or under-resourced.
We believe in a system that invests in nurseries, not strips them bare.
A fair childcare system must work for every parent, not the few
We call for a new model of childcare that rebuilds the early years sector from the ground up. Fairness is not a dream, it is a design.
Women belong in the workforce and childcare should never be the reason they leave it
We stand against career derailment.
We stand for choice, independence, ambition, confidence, and dignity.
We believe in a childcare system built by families, for families
This movement is powered by real parents, real nurseries, and real employers. Our vision is one of fairness, community, and shared responsibility.
Transparency, equity and long-term impact
Funding that flows back into communities. Support that reaches the families who need it most. A movement built to last generations.
Stand with us.