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