Local MP, Huw Merriman, today met with our early year providers to discuss the proposed expansion of free childcare.
The Government has made reforming childcare a priority with the aim of saving parents money and helping them back into work. During the Budget in March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced that free childcare will be expanded so that working parents of all children over the age of nine months will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.
Following the meeting, Huw said:
"The Government's proposal to extend free childcare entitlement has the potential to benefit many parents in our constituency. Today's meeting with our local early year providers was useful for getting their feedback on proposals, and helping to ensure that this commitment delivers for all."