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Childcare

Commons · Question 3133 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many additional staff will be required in September 2024 for the expanded childcare offer.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 9 Sep 2024

Corrected 23 Sep 2024 by Stephen Morgan

The department knows that to deliver the expanded early years entitlements, the sector will need additional staff. In total, the department estimated that compared to 2023, the new entitlements will create an increased need for workers in the region of 9,...