Create a benefit for stay at home parents with children of preschool age
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.
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Increase 30 free hours childcare availability to cover 52 weeks per year
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Create a benefit for stay at home parents with children of preschool age
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.
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Where do you stand on this motion?
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Members can read every reason.
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Allow shared benefits for children in split families
Parents who share care of their children should be entitled to an equal share of child-related benefits (Child Benefit, Universal Credit elements, DLA), rather than only one parent receiving them. We feel the current system is unfair to working parents.
Introduce child benefit voucher system for parents of more than two children
We want the government to give vouchers to parents who have more than two children. Rather than giving child benefit for siblings born after the second child, the government could give vouchers instead.
Increase 30 free hours childcare availability to cover 52 weeks per year
Increase the current offer of 30 free hours of childcare per week to cover 52 weeks instead of 38 weeks per year.
Simplify the process for parents to claim entitlement to 30 Hour Free Childcare
We call on the Government to introduce legislative and operational changes to the administration of 30 hours free childcare entitlement so that eligible parents are not exposed to avoidable financial hardship and emotional distress caused by short reconfirmation windows and unclear wording.
Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims
When applying for Universal Credit or Social Housing, you are only allowed to declare children that permanently reside with you. The government should amend the law to allow children that visit on a regular basis to be included in these calculations.