Probe reveals how funding rate cut will hit council childcare role

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

FOI findings show 43 per cent of councils retain the maximum amount of cash from government for funded childcare scheme and highlight fears that proposed cut will have far-reaching consequences for provision.

Some councils said they retained funding to pay for specialist educational support. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock
Some councils said they retained funding to pay for specialist educational support. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

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