Until April 2011, parents in low paid jobs could get up to 80 per cent of childcare costs covered through working tax credits but measures taken by the Chancellor have cut this to 70 per cent. It is likely that this level of support will remain the same with the new universal credit, so Save the Children is calling for the government to increase overall funding for childcare so that parents aren't priced out of the jobs market.
Following the consultation, Save the Children will be running an online campaign in July asking people to write to their MPs urging them to ask the Chancellor to reverse the cut in childcare support.
The findings from the consultation and the online action will be delivered to the government in the autumn. For more information, contact sara.drysdale@savethechildren.org.uk.
