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government-funded childcare
Coverage of government-funded childcare in the Nexus archive.
- Nurseries in England charging extra fees to cover funding gap, campaigners say
Nurseries in England are charging parents extra fees to cover a government underfunding gap in free childcare hours, with some families paying thousands annually for consumables. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has requested a competition watchdog investigation into hidden charges.
- Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents
UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has ordered a competition review of hidden childcare charges, including non-refundable deposits and compulsory add-ons, as part of efforts to address concerns about unfair practices in nursery services.