Most councils face 30-hour funding rates freeze

Tristan Donovan
Monday, November 20, 2017

Seven out of 10 councils will not see an increase in the hourly rates they are paid to fund the free childcare entitlement in 2018/19.

The DfE says removing social care responsibilities from councils is the best way to bring about "sustainable, long-term improvement" . Picture: Janaki Mahadevan
The DfE says removing social care responsibilities from councils is the best way to bring about "sustainable, long-term improvement" . Picture: Janaki Mahadevan

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