Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
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DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
The Department for Education estimates about 40,000 staff are also needed in England by September 2025.
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Childcare: Free 15 hours expands to two-year-olds in England
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
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Nurseries warn over free childcare expansion plans
One provider in Staffordshire says "we're full" ahead of the government's expansion plan.
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£400m invested in England free childcare expansion
Nurseries and providers welcome rise in funding rates but say demand could soon outstrip capacity.
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