Money Box Live: childcare
How will new arrangements for childcare payments affect parents in England?
Money Box · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
New arrangements for childcare payments come into force in April in England. How will the new arrangements affect parents? Are they going to be better or worse off?
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced extended support for parents of pre-school children in 2023. But many parents say the payments are still too low or that there aren’t enough places available.
Felicity Hannah is joined by Ellen Broome of the children's charity Coram, and Jonathan Broadbery, Director of Policy at the National Day Nurseries Association.
Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producers: Will Harris and Neil Morrow Editor: Beatrice Pickup