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.
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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.
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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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