'Free' childcare offer will lead to more nursery closures, finds research

Nina Jacobs
Monday, November 11, 2019

Nearly a quarter of childcare providers predict they could close next year due to insurmountable financial pressures resulting from delivering the government's 30 hours 'free' childcare offer, new research shows.

"Cherished" childcare providers are closing because of the financial burden of "free" childcare, campaigners claim. Picture: Adobe Stock
"Cherished" childcare providers are closing because of the financial burden of "free" childcare, campaigners claim. Picture: Adobe Stock

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
  • Unlimited access to news and opinion
  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Register Now

CYP Now Digital membership

  • Latest digital issues
  • Latest online articles
  • Archive of more than 60,000 articles
  • Unlimited access to our online Topic Hubs
  • Archive of digital editions
  • Themed supplements

From £15 / month

Subscribe

CYP Now Magazine

  • Latest print issues
  • Themed supplements

From £12 / month

Subscribe