12
Rejected
Stop describing 30-hours childcare as ‘free’; use ‘funded’ or ‘subsidised’ hours
Recommendation
To improve awareness and improve parental trust in the childcare subsidy system, we recommend the Government stop describing the 30-hours offer as ‘free hours’ and talk about ‘funded’ or ‘subsidised’ hours instead.
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the Committee’s view but will continue to use the term ‘free’ in its communications with the public, alongside ‘funded’ and ‘subsidised’ where appropriate.
Paragraph Reference
95
Government Response
Rejected
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
We recognise the Committee’s view. The Government will continue to use the term ‘free’ in its communications with the public, alongside ‘funded’ and ‘subsidised’ where appropriate.
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Report
Fifth Report - Support for childcare and the early years
26 Jul 2023
HC 969
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.8 yrs
Report published
26 Jul 2023