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...