Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted all schools to be able to offer care either side of the school day by September 2026.
Parents can go online to find out what childcare they are eligible for under plans which will see nurseries expanded to provide more places and funding given to councils for wraparound care.
The Government said £100 million is being made available for nursery and early years places, with funding intended to support childcare settings to increase their physical space, which the department said is anticipated to add thousands of new places across the country. From September 2024, the 15-hour offer will be extended to children from nine months, helping a total of nearly a million parents, and the full 30-hour offer to all under-fives will come in from September 2025.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said that far more investment is needed.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rishi Sunak told to be 'ruthless' and consider sacking Jeremy Hunt as chancellorLord Lansley suggested the prime minister could remove Mr Hunt to 'demonstrate change' ahead of the next election.
Read more »
Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announcedChancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted all schools to be able to offer care either side of the school day by September 2026.
Read more »
New calls for ‘Help to Repay’ scheme for people unable to clear energy arrearsA coalition of 13 charities is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to launch a dedicated scheme in theAutumn Statement.
Read more »
Inspectors report tots at Renfrewshire nursery are 'unsettled' and 'distressed'The Care Inspectorate rated Happitots Erskine as 'weak' in four areas following an unannounced inspection.
Read more »
Shadow chancellor admits ‘inadvertent mistakes’ in book amid plagiarism claimsThe shadow chancellor said the errors will be ‘rectified’ in future reprints.
Read more »
Shadow chancellor admits ‘inadvertent mistakes’ in book amid plagiarism claimsThe shadow chancellor said the errors will be ‘rectified’ in future reprints.
Read more »