"The cost of full-time childcare in England for children under the age of two has dropped by a phenomenal 39% since last year, thanks to government funding."
"Since last September, parents have been able to claim 30 hours a week of state-funded childcare for children from nine months old until they start school."
"Families can also save up to £450 from free breakfast clubs and £500 more in September, when half a million more children will get free school meals."
"As ever, there is a desperate shortage of SEND nursery places: parents wait to see if new staff training as part of Labour's SEND reform can fill that gap."
Childcare costs for children under two in England have dropped by 39% since last year, largely due to government funding. In 1995, only 4% of children under five were in nursery. The introduction of nursery vouchers and childcare tax credits marked significant progress. Since September, parents can claim 30 hours of state-funded childcare, potentially saving them £8,000 per child annually. This has allowed many parents to increase their working hours. However, there remains a shortage of SEND nursery places, highlighting ongoing challenges in early years education.
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