A study by teaching union the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) found that more than two thirds of early years providers believe extending free childcare entitlement for three- and four-year-olds from the current 15 hours to 30 hours each week will lead to a reduction in the number of children they can accommodate.
The survey found that the majority of providers of nursery education in schools are not currently receiving enough funding to cover the cost of provision.
Around 80 per cent of providers fund the deficit from the rest of the school budget, something the NAHT said will become increasingly difficult with the other growing pressures on school budgets.
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