
Stay at home mums and dads are often expected to return to work within a year of having a child. We think that is not enough time for a mother’s body/mind to heal and costs of childcare makes working pointless. We think a child should be with their parents at such a crucial age.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
Allow shared benefits for children in split families
Introduce child benefit voucher system for parents of more than two children
Increase 30 free hours childcare availability to cover 52 weeks per year
Simplify the process for parents to claim entitlement to 30 Hour Free Childcare
Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims
Stay at home mums and dads are often expected to return to work within a year of having a child. We think that is not enough time for a mother’s body/mind to heal and costs of childcare makes working pointless. We think a child should be with their parents at such a crucial age.
Allow shared benefits for children in split families
Introduce child benefit voucher system for parents of more than two children
Increase 30 free hours childcare availability to cover 52 weeks per year
Simplify the process for parents to claim entitlement to 30 Hour Free Childcare
Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims