‘National living wage’ rise from April will lead to 'fear and worry' for nurseries

Catherine Gaunt
Monday, October 25, 2021

Early years organisations have warned that the rise to the ‘national living wage’ threatens to make the situation worse for early years and childcare providers, after ministers accepted the recommendation of a 6.6 per cent increase from the Low Pay Commission.

PHOTO Without a substantial increase in early years funding more settings could close, sector representatives warn Adobe Stock
PHOTO Without a substantial increase in early years funding more settings could close, sector representatives warn Adobe Stock

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