Deliver the extension of government funded hours families are entitled to
13/06/24 – The 2024 Labour Manifesto announced that the Labour party would deliver the extension of government funded hours families are entitled to.
25/09/24 – Schools invited to bid for a share of £15 million capital funding. Schools will need to demonstrate how their proposals will respond to need in their local area, supporting the 2025 expansion of government-funded hours of childcare and early education for working parents to 30 hours a week.
30/10/24 – Autumn Budget 2024. Allocating an additional £1.8 billion to continue the expansion of government funded childcare, providing young children with high-quality early education.