Seven in 10 nurseries in England warn fees will rise amid energy crisis

Over 10% of early years providers say they will close if energy bill relief scheme not extended, survey reveals

Seven in 10 nurseries and preschools in England will have no option but to increase their fees without additional financial support from the government towards rising energy costs, according to a survey.

The sector is warning the energy crisis could be a nail in the coffin" for many settings, with more than one in 10 saying they will be forced to close permanently without an extension to the government's energy bill relief scheme.