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.
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Change the 30 free childcare hours to include Ofsted registered nannies
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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.
Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare
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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.
Permit childminders to claim funding for children who they are related to
Childminders should be permitted to claim funding for children who are related to them, provided all eligibility criteria and safeguarding requirements are met. It should be accessible to childminders caring for related children, ensuring equal treatment with care provided to non-related children.
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.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
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Members can read every reason.
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Change the 30 free childcare hours to include Ofsted registered nannies
We believe nannies chances of employment are drastically reducing due to the 30 free hours only being offered to childminders and nursery settings, and call on the government to include registered nannies in the offer.
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.
Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare
Many trainee teachers work 40+ hours per week on placement; cannot access 30 hours of free childcare per week. Trainee teachers who work on full-time placements can be excluded from vital support, forcing families to struggle and careers to stall.
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.
Permit childminders to claim funding for children who they are related to
Childminders should be permitted to claim funding for children who are related to them, provided all eligibility criteria and safeguarding requirements are met. It should be accessible to childminders caring for related children, ensuring equal treatment with care provided to non-related children.