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30 hours expansion 'likely to fall flat on its face' as Ofsted stats reveal a 'plummet' in childcare places

Katy Morton
Friday, November 17, 2023

The number of early years places has fallen by 17,800 in the last year, according to the latest Ofsted data, raising further questions over how the expanded 30 hours will be successfully delivered.

The latest Ofsted figures reveal a fall in the number of early years places, just months ahead of the expansion of the funded entitlement, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
The latest Ofsted figures reveal a fall in the number of early years places, just months ahead of the expansion of the funded entitlement, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

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