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Please please please don't start harassing your childcare provider about this funding change today

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BernadetteIsMySister · 15/03/2023 07:15

We know nothing. We have no idea how this will work, what the government are actually offering, how much they will pay and whether we will even be taking part in the scheme (we don't have to!).

I've seen posts already this morning saying they are going to email their nursery manager, finding out how to persuade their childminder to start accepting funding, asking when this will all start etc etc

We don't know.

This will be the nail in the coffin for many settings, please don't start harassing them for details when they will have enough to do today trying to find out how much this will affect them and their business.

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PreparationPreparationPrep · 15/03/2023 07:45

😂 I'm glad I read this. I couldn't find any further information and was going to suggest my relative pops into the nursery to ask.

Brokeintopieces · 15/03/2023 07:44

DevantMaJardin · 15/03/2023 07:42

People are absolutely desperate. They will be scared of missing out and hopeful that this month they might be able to heat AND eat. This thread is really lacking in empathy. Some people are paying every penny they earn towards childcare.

And some people are lacking empathy that settings are also closing in droves due to under funding. Those that provide childcare are also struggling to eat and pay for fuel, they are also choosing whether to eat or stay warm

DevantMaJardin · 15/03/2023 07:42

People are absolutely desperate. They will be scared of missing out and hopeful that this month they might be able to heat AND eat. This thread is really lacking in empathy. Some people are paying every penny they earn towards childcare.

Weedoormatnomore · 15/03/2023 07:41

Springconcerts · 15/03/2023 07:38

or skint?

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Snap just about to say the same. Skint need money for food etc.
Its ridiculous that so much is leaked before the budget never used to be allowed.

eish · 15/03/2023 07:40

Bit of a joke really when there’s a crisis in qualified nursery staff

FerreroRochey · 15/03/2023 07:40

Springconcerts · 15/03/2023 07:38

or skint?

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I think they're just as worried about their finances as childcare providers. The possibility of some help is perhaps what's driving them into this frenzy

Springconcerts · 15/03/2023 07:38

Clioma · 15/03/2023 07:37

That's shocking. What is wrong with people? Are they really so self absorbed?

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or skint?

Clioma · 15/03/2023 07:37

Brokeintopieces · 15/03/2023 07:22

I’ve already had messages, it’s craziness!

That's shocking. What is wrong with people? Are they really so self absorbed?

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 15/03/2023 07:32

It hasn't actually even been announced. The Guardian have put out what they believe the changes will be and the Government haven't commented.

It's likely that something has been leaked to the Guardian because that's how this government seem to like to test the waters but it isn't guaranteed to be accurate at all.

People need to wait for the budget later today and then wait for the relevant Govt department to actually tell people how it will work practically.

Brokeintopieces · 15/03/2023 07:22

I’ve already had messages, it’s craziness!

GoofyIsACow · 15/03/2023 07:20

Agreed, first we’ve heard of, the same as parents