04/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2024 01:59
Parents of young children - we want to hear about the childcare that you need.
In 2024, there are several changes being introduced nationally that will expand the funded childcare offer for working parents of young children as well as parents of children who are at primary school.
So that the council, schools and providers can offer the best service right across the city, we're asking parents to share their childcare intentions as the changes are rolled out or as their children become eligible in two short surveys.
The changes to funded childcare are:
Also, from September 2024 there will also be an increased offer of wraparound care. Wraparound means before- and after-school childcare for youngsters who are at primary school, including breakfast and after-school clubs.
Wraparound care will not be funded but parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare will be able to use that support to help pay for wraparound care.
Both surveys are quick to complete - no more than five minutes - and you are not asked to share any identifying details.
Both surveys are open until 26 April.
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