DfE vows to cover £120m 'miscalculation' in funding for under-twos childcare expansion

Amrit Virdi
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The Department for Education has admitted that a miscalculation in funding for the expansion of childcare places for under-twos from autumn this year has led to a £120m shortfall in investment.

The Department for Education has announced extra funding and temporary codes to try and resolve access issues. Picture: lordn/ Adobe Stock
The Department for Education has announced extra funding and temporary codes to try and resolve access issues. Picture: lordn/ Adobe Stock

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