Evaluation of early rollout of 30 hours free childcare

Evaluation of early rollout of 30 hours free childcare

The Free Early Education Entitlement currently offers 15 hours of early education for 38 weeks each year to all three and four year old children and the most disadvantaged two year olds in England. This universal offer for three and four year olds was extended to 30 hours for children of working parents in September 2017 with the national rollout of 30 hours free childcare. While the universal entitlement is focused on supporting child development, the aim of this extension is that “Additional free childcare will help families by reducing the cost of childcare and will support parents into work or to work more hours should they wish to do so”. 

Evaluation of Early Rollout of 30 Hours Free Childcare