Written questions

Childcare and Pre-school Education: Fees and Charges

Lords · Question HL2495 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Baroness Goudie

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will take steps to protect working parents eligible for free early education and childcare from charging for consumables by some nurseries.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 3 Dec 2024

The department is taking steps to protect parents from unfair charging practices by some nurseries, as we announced last month, as part of our wider effort to ensure that parents can access and afford the hours they are entitled to. More information about...