The YouGov survey of over 2,000 adults, conducted on behalf of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC), reveals:
The poll also explored voter attitudes towards eligibility for the 30-hour schemes. When asked whether children should be entitled to the funded hours even if their parents were not working, 45 per cent of voters believe that children should still access early education and childcare regardless of their parents’ employment status, compared to 46 per cent who are against the idea.
Sarah Ronan, director of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition, said, ‘Clearly voters are concerned about the ability of the Conservatives to deliver on both affordability and quality, and we share those concerns.
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