Government’s ‘largest ever’ investment in wraparound childcare fails to see what it takes to keep doors open
A £204m fund described by the government as the biggest investment in childcare ever “grossly underestimates” what early-years providers need to keep their doors open, representatives of the sector have said.
The increase, announced in March’s budget, comes as the government also announced plans for a “wraparound” childcare plan for England.
