More parents to get childcare funding as nurseries struggle with demand
Summary
The UK government is expanding its childcare funding program, offering 30 hours of free childcare per week to more working parents in England. This change aims to help families with children aged nine months to four years, but many parents face long waiting lists for nursery places due to high demand and staff shortages.Key Facts
- The UK government started the last part of its largest expansion of publicly funded childcare.
- Parents can now get 30 free childcare hours weekly during school terms.
- This benefit is for children from nine months to four years old.
- The change is supposed to save parents money on nursery fees.
- Some parents report waiting lists and limited availability at nurseries.
- The government estimated 70,000 more nursery places are needed by September.
- The demand for nursery spots has increased significantly in recent years.
- Some parents are adjusting their work to fit available childcare slots.
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