
In a series of tweets, Will Quince shared plans to increase the number of two-year-olds allowed to be looked after by one adult in childcare settings from four to five.
He said: “I've considered the childcare ratio question carefully and put safety and quality first. We will be consulting on mirroring the Scottish model before the summer, which means a maximum ratio of one to five instead of one to four for two-year-olds.”
The children’s minister hinted that proposals had been backed by some childcare providers, adding: “This proposal is about giving providers greater flexibility. Some were pushing me to go further on ratio reform but I’ve been clear from the start that I would not compromise on safety or quality.
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