Families pushed out of work due to childcare costs
Summary
High childcare costs in Wales are making it difficult for families to afford adequate childcare, leading some parents to leave work or limit their family size. The current childcare policies in Wales offer less support than those in England, prompting calls for policy changes. The Welsh government is investing over £150 million in childcare, but concerns remain about accessibility for younger children and the impact on family income.Key Facts
- High childcare costs in Wales are pushing families into poverty and out of work.
- Some families are deciding to have fewer children because of these costs.
- Parents in Wales are asking the government for more funded childcare for young children, like policies in England.
- The Welsh government plans to invest over £150 million in childcare services.
- In Wales, free childcare is available for three and four-year-olds if parents work or are in training.
- In England, working parents with children aged nine months to two years can get 15 hours of free childcare.
- Some areas in Wales experience unequal access to childcare support for two-year-olds.
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