Ok, Queen's speech.
Proposal to increase 'free'* childcare to 30hrs for 3-4 year olds.
BUT only if all parents working.
As I understand, the current provision for 3-4 yo there are no caveats re parents working. So ok for SAHMs & SAHDs. Gives children chance to socialise pre-school, parents to find feet again and possibly find work.
I've got 2 DC under 5, and worked 3 days a week, so understand costs of childcare (I.e. Two in childcare = more than I earn by about £200pcm). Expecting DC 3 in Oct, so was considering a year out on a career break... Help make costs manageable, support family whilst they are titchy, etc. but DC 2 prob wouldn't be eligible for 'free' childcare if I do that.
Can't help but feel this is discriminating against SAHPs & again undervaluing the importance of parenting choices and the family unit...
What'd you want to bet they'll remove current 'free' provision?
*'free' because in our patch it isn't. The nursery work out how much money it contributes to your monthly bill, then you have to make up difference.and, yes, they are allowed to do that... I investigated at length a couple of years ago.
Grrrr!!!!
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To be quite angry about proposed changes to 3-4yo childcare- only for ALL working parents?
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AcademicOwl · 28/05/2015 07:29
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