This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Petition Oppose 30 hours of free childcare
The pre-election pledge to provide 30 hours “free” childcare is unsustainable unless nurseries are properly funded to provide the high quality childcare the government wants. There is a huge gap between its financial proposals and the real cost to the sector.
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We would ask the Government to change its proposals for introducing 30 hours of free childcare and revert back to a universal offer of 15 hours for every 3 – 4 year old across the country, and the extra 15 hours to be means tested and offered to low-income families as many nurseries will struggle to implement its policy without proper funding in place.
This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months
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MPs want to hear your views on childcare
On Monday 21 November at 4.30pm, MPs will debate e-petition 132140 on free childcare for working parents. The debate will be led by Helen Jones MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.
View petition 132140: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/132140
Get involved:
The Petitions Committee invite you to inform the debate by joining the conversation on the House of Commons Facebook page from Friday 11 to Tuesday 15 November:
Share your thoughts and experiences on the following questions:
• How easy have you found it to find suitable childcare?
• What are your thoughts on the cost of childcare? Is the Government giving parents the right support with childcare costs?
• Are there problems with the availability of qualified childcare staff?
On Tuesday 15 November from 4 to 5pm, Helen Jones MP will be joining the discussion live and responding to your comments.
Join the conversation on the House of Commons Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1803311713216874/?active_tab=discussion
Your comments will be shared with MPs taking part in the debate.
You can find out more information on the Parliament website: http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/have-your-say-on-laws/digital-debates/childcare/?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116917&utm_medium=email&utm_content=ddpage
This online discussion is organised by Parliament's Digital Outreach Team which works to involve the public in the work of the UK Parliament.
Find out more about how you can get involved with Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/?utm_source=petition&utm_campaign=116917&utm_medium=email&utm_content=getinvolved