According to the Commission for Childcare Reform, which has written the report, the affordability, availability and funding of childcare are major issues that need addressing to resolve the current problems with Scotland’s childcare provision.
The report, ‘Meeting Scotland’s Childcare Challenge’, makes a series of recommendations to improve and overhaul childcare delivery in the future, following extensive consultation with parents, providers, employers and businesses throughout the country.
It follows an independent review of the Scottish Early Learning Childcare Workforce review by Professor Iram Siraj earlier this month.
Affordability and availability
To make childcare more affordable for parents, the commission recommends introducing a universal entitlement of 50 hours of free or subsidised childcare a week for children up to the age of 12.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
