Keegan made the admission on Tuesday as the first phase of the expanded offer, 15 hours for two-year-olds, came in, and as parents challenged the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, over claims of a shortfall of staff and places for children, which the sector has warned of since the policy was first announced.
Government starts to roll out childcare expansion, as sector highlights ongoing 'challenges'
The Prime Minister has continued to argue that the ‘flagship’ policy is ‘on track’ however, while Keegan dismissed problems as ‘teething troubles’ and said she was ‘very confident’ about the first phase of the scheme.
Labour's education secretary has said they will not commit to the full rollout of the offer if elected, but will continue with existing funded hours.
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