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Sector gives cautious welcome to Labour childcare pledges

We round up reaction from providers, sector organisations and others to Labour's childcare plans

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Purnima Tanuku, chief executive, National Day Nurseries Association

‘It is really positive to see the Labour Party engaging with the challenges of delivering high-quality, affordable childcare – placing the child’s learning and well-being at the centre of its approach.

‘Jeremy Corbyn has recognised what many in the sector have been saying about the current system – that it is not free for either parents nor providers.

‘NDNA welcomes the plans to adopt our recommendation for a Childcare Passport, which would streamline all childcare support into one online account for each child.

‘The correct level of funding for all these providers must be there from day one for this ambitious scheme to work.’

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