Expanded childcare offer underfunded by £5bn, researchers warn

Fiona Simpson
Monday, February 26, 2024

The gap between the government’s £4.3 billion investment in the expansion of funded childcare and the cost of delivering the hours for providers could lead to a £5 billion shortfall, a think tank has warned.

Experts warn settings could close without a funding uplift. Picture: Andrea Stock/Adobe Stock
Experts warn settings could close without a funding uplift. Picture: Andrea Stock/Adobe Stock

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