Around 130,000 two-year-olds from the 20 per cent most disadvantaged households became eligible last month for 15 hours of free childcare a week. But that figure is set to increase next year when the offer extends to 40 per cent of households.
Speaking at an event at the National Children and Adult Services Conference in Harrogate, 4Children head of early years Sue Robb said that ensuring there are enough places for two-year-olds is “one of the biggest challenges” for the early years sector.
Robb told delegates that government representatives have visited businesses in France that provide childcare facilities on-site.
“Businesses can do more to invest in early years and see what’s in it for them,” she said.
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