Hunt’s £4bn childcare boost welcomed but fears remain for struggling sector
by Alexandra Topping from on (#69V0E)
Campaigners call for fully funded system saying free 30 hours of support would take years to filter through
Campaigners, parents and the early-years sector in England have welcomed a major extension of state support for childcare costs, but warned that the plans would take years to come into effect and fail without sufficient funding.
In a move that was met with delight by parents but given a cautious welcome by campaigners, the cchancellor, Jeremy Hunt, confirmed a 4bn expansion of free hours of childcare for all preschool children from nine months from 2025, and promised extended wraparound care for school-age children by 2026.
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