Written questions

Childcare: Fees and Charges

Lords · Question HL15154 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 30 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Bird

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the average amount of extra charges paid by parents who claim 30 hours of free childcare; and what steps they are taking to enforce guidance that prevents providers from making mandatory char

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 30 Mar 2026

It is our ambition that all families have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change.As part of the childcare experience survey and the childcar...