John Healey, MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, has welcomed the Government’s landmark expansion of 30 hours’ funded childcare, calling it “a game-changer” for working families locally with the new offer set to save parents up to £7,500 a year.
Despite inheriting a broken system, the Government has delivered the largest ever expansion of government-funded childcare, with over half a million children set to benefit this month alone.
The expansion is a key part of the Government’s Plan for Change – delivering practical support for families, boosting local economies, and helping parents stay in work.
John Healey MP said:
“After years of neglect and rising costs we’re finally delivering for local families. This support is a game-changer for parents and carers – helping them to stay in work, easing the cost of living, and giving every child the best possible start in life.
“I’ve seen first-hand at schools across our area just how much this support really means – parents able to stay in work, children thriving in high-quality early education, and staff proud to be part of something transformative.
“This Government’s getting on and delivering a key milestone in our Plan for Change to unlock opportunities for every child, whatever their background.”
From this week, parents will be able to access an all-new online platform BestStartinLife.gov.uk to offer support beyond the nursery door, with everything they need to give their children the best start in their early years and beyond.
In the months ahead, the site will expand with new guidance and content, becoming a go-to destination for families navigating the early years and beyond – so they can play their vital role in getting their children school-ready.