Providers criticise 'vague' free childcare guidance

Gabriella Jozwiak
Monday, April 24, 2017

Guidance issued by the government on how local authorities and early years providers should manage the expanded 30 hours of free childcare being introduced in September has been criticised for being too vague.

Pre-school Learning Alliance chief executive Neil Leitch said there is a "lack of clarity around the rules on charging" in government guidance on the 30 hours offer. Picture: Lucie Carlier
Pre-school Learning Alliance chief executive Neil Leitch said there is a "lack of clarity around the rules on charging" in government guidance on the 30 hours offer. Picture: Lucie Carlier

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