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Wrap around care for those who don't work??

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Raisinsandweetabix · 13/11/2024 16:34

Free breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs. Why would you need this if you are at home all day anyway? Another kick in the teeth to working parents. Obviously not including those in dire need of this care.

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Lavender14 · 13/11/2024 16:36

Because some parents are sahm due to poverty or because childcare costs are more than what they earn. Also the stastics are that children of single parent households or low income households (more likely if only one income) have lower educational outcomes and are less likely to engage with extra curricular activities. So it's right that those children and their parents should be targeted for additional support.

NoProbLlamaa · 13/11/2024 16:36

I mostly with you, after years of child care bills and wrap about need.

We have to remember that some children from deprived homes are in need of a safe, warm space and a good meal. It’s for their sake, not the parents

Mrsttcno1 · 13/11/2024 16:36

Context needed I think. I can’t see how it’s a kick in the teeth for working parents if they are able to use this as well, there are also reasons that non working parents may need this care.

loropianalover · 13/11/2024 16:36

Come on OP give us the story! Is it your SIL, your neighbour..?

Sirzy · 13/11/2024 16:35

The idea of breakfast clubs is they will be universal.

Sadly not every home is perfect and if these things mean young people are fed before school or are getting opportunities after school then fantastic .

AyrshireTryer · 13/11/2024 16:35

Can we have a bit of context.

lasagnelle · 13/11/2024 16:35

Why is it a "kick in the teeth" to working parents? Aren't the working parents getting it too?