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Early years bodies have questioned government assertions that the rollout of the funded childcare expansion is going to plan and claim that latest data fails to show a complete picture of the reality on the ground.
London childcare providers say the government's funding for the plan is "insufficient" to cover costs.
Jo Parkes looks at the impact on settings from the increase in children requiring more support from staff, and how they are navigating the best ways to help parents.
Although £1,000 incentive payment is welcomed some say it won’t tackle sector’s retention problems.
An open letter calling for the Government to increase early years funding and improve its communication with parents has been signed by LEYF, the Fatherhood Institute and campaigner Kate Dyson of The Motherload.