This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government
Petition Provide free childcare for ages 1-2 years old
Mums are struggling to return to work after their maternity leave because of childcare costs. After your maternity leave is up, who's going to look after your child? How will you provide? Help support parents back into work after their maternity leave and provide free childcare for 1-2 year olds.
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According to the money advice service the average part time week at a nursery for under 2s in Britain costs around £115 rising to £212 for full time care. That's £5,980 a year and £11,024 respectively.
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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=119257&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=119257&utm_medium=email&utm_content=getinvolved