The delivery of the extended free entitlement to 30 hours in September 2017 will be a challenge. Many may feel it insurmountable, but I think they will be surprised about the reality.
This is not to dismiss the practical, financial and operational details we will need to revisit. But we have seen many examples of how providers have developed solutions, both in the eight "early implementer" sites and in other areas where preparations for the introduction of 30 hours are well advanced.
I am excited about leading Childcare Works, the national support programme to help settings and councils work together to create sufficient places to implement the 30-hours policy.
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