In his first newspaper interview since taking the job, education minister Stephen Morgan noted the government's commitment to preventing "top-up" fees from nurseries that undermine childcare accessibility for parents. He stated, "When top-up fees have been a barrier for parents to access childcare, that's obviously a cause of concern." This reflects an increasing awareness and demand for affordable childcare options amid rising nursery fees linked to governmental funding gaps.
Mr. Morgan expressed concern over the reported 15% hike in nursery fees due to funding gaps in the Tory government's childcare scheme, highlighting that "parents are facing banned top-up fees for nursery care". He emphasized the importance of making quality childcare available and affordable, underlining the government's need to address not just the legality of these fees but their impact on families.
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