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Liberal Democrats party conference: Childcare and education priorities

The Liberal Democrats have outlined their plans to provide families with ‘flexible, affordable and fair’ childcare, boost SEND support and give every child the best possible start in life.
Liberal Democrat spokesperson for education, Munira Wilson, PHOTO: X/Twitter
Liberal Democrat spokesperson for education, Munira Wilson, PHOTO: X/Twitter

At the Liberal Democrats party conference on the weekend in Bournemouth, its spokesperson for education, Munira Wilson, revealed their priorities for childcare and education should they win the next general election. They include:

The NDNA said that even plans to triple the Early Years Pupil Premium will still leave its value ‘well short’ of the rate paid to schools.

Parental support

On parental leave and support, the political party plans to:

SEND

Measures to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the Liberal Democrats would introduce include:

The political party also wants to:

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