So, I was on the other thread about childcare ratios, and it suddenly occurred to me...
The Govt's proposals are a complete waste of time. The Early Years sector and most parents and commentators seem to agree that tinkering with ratios, and insisting on higher level qualifications for childcare workers, will not reduce the cost of childcare.
However, everyone agrees that we want good quality childcare and EY workers to be paid a decent wage for the valuable work they do.
We have a system of Student Loans to spread the enormous cost of further education over a longer period.
Why not a Childcare Loan to spread the cost of childcare over a longer period?
So the Govt pays the upfront fees, which parents pay back over a much longer period, with loan repayments based on income.
Could this work?
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Childcare Loans - could this be the answer?
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olgaga · 14/05/2013 08:30
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