Councils launch innovative ways to trial expanded free childcare offer

Jess Brown
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Matching childcare to local employers' needs, offering more care at weekends and funding provision all year round are the focus of some of the areas testing delivery of 30 hours per week of free childcare.

In 2018, 71.5 per cent of children achieved a good level of development by the time they were five. Picture: Shutterstock
In 2018, 71.5 per cent of children achieved a good level of development by the time they were five. Picture: Shutterstock

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