Petition Increase 30 free hours childcare availability to cover 52 weeks per year

Increase the current offer of 30 free hours of childcare per week to cover 52 weeks instead of 38 weeks per year.

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An estimated 4-5% of the UK workforce has term-time only contracts, yet the 30 hours free childcare is only offered for 38 weeks a year.

297 signatures

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Created by Lucy Pointon
Deadline 11 August 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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