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Coram report: cost of childcare increasing in Wales and Scotland but halved in England
In Scotland and Wales where expansion of places for two year olds is only beginning to progress, parents continue to pay more for their childcare – 7% more in Scotland and 10% more in Wales.
Rising staffing costs, particularly National Insurance Contributions and statutory minimum wages (Real Living Wages in Scotland) are pushing up costs even further for providers although they are trying to keep parental fee increases to a minimum.
In England from April the new Government guidance emphasises the voluntary nature of the charges to parents, with many providers struggling to remain sustainable. If parents don’t pay additional charges for things which aren’t covered by Government funding this will strain finances further. From September, the Government will be buying around 80% of all childcare places.
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An Afternoon with… Camilla Reid
The NDNA Conference practice stream has gone virtual!
Updated “charging parents” nursery guidance April 2025
This could cause huge challenges for nurseries and impact on settings, staff, families and children. It includes information about charging parents.
At NDNA we have been working behind the scenes to support you with this new guidance. Check out our page for the latest updates.
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