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Family friendly workplace

The University is committed to providing a family friendly workplace to enable you to make the most out of your time both inside and outside of work.

Childcare

Find out more about the childcare options available to you as a member of University staff.


Westwood Nursery

Westwood Nursery is an on-campus, Ofsted-registered Nursery which provides day care facilities for children of students, staff and the local community.

NurseryPlus

NurseryPlus is the University’s salary exchange scheme for employees using Westwood Nursery. The scheme allows these employees to exchange a deduction from their salary prior to tax and national insurance in return for nursery care, which can allow employees to save on their childcare costs.

Childcare vouchers

The Government closed the Childcare Voucher Scheme to new entrants in 2018. New parents can find out more about the options available to them via the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare Scheme website.

Information for employees with existing childcare voucher accounts.


Parental leave

Information about parental leave options available to you.