Financial support for childcare costs is crucial for 50 per cent of parents surveyed when their children start formal childcare, with 42 per cent of parents saying that ‘a significant benefit’ is that they are able to work.
Parents need to apply by 31 December to access support from 1 January 2025
Research from the DfE’s Childcare Choices campaign, which surveyed over 2,000 parents, found:
The research was carried out by One Poll on behalf of the DfE during October and surveyed 2,000 working parents of children aged from birth to five who are using formal childcare in the UK.
Childcare Choices is a cross-government campaign aimed at raising awareness and understanding of the financial support available for childcare costs. The government is encouraging parents to check their eligibility for funded childcare.
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