Despite some sector leaders welcoming plans to shelve Liz Truss’s proposed changes, first reported in the Daily Telegraph, many have criticised the postponement of the announcement of alternative solutions to cut costs for parents, arguing that childcare is still “in desperate need of reform”.
Sunak has reportedly scrapped a policy drive to overhaul the childcare system which were under consideration during Liz Truss’s premiership and were rumoured to include the removal of mandatory staff:child ratios in early years settings.
First reported in October last year, plans to slash ratios were met with sector leaders' fears over the impact on children’s wellbeing, increased pressure on practitioners and claims it would not be a reasonable cost-cutting solution for parents or providers.
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