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MPs call for urgent childcare funding
The government’s petitions committee has called for “an urgent short-term review of funding for the childcare sector” to ensure it survives the Covid-19 crisis.
A report published by the committee highlights a funding crisis faced by many providers and states: “Covid-19 has put a huge strain on the childcare sector at the same time as highlighting how crucial it is for the country and economy. A lot of parents have had to change childcare plans or are unable to access childcare given the reduced capacity of the sector. These parents need to be supported in the short term to allow them to keep their jobs, while doing the most important job of all: caring for their children.”
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