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Consultation Outcome Published 5 Nov 2016 Department for Education ↗ View on GOV.UK

30-hour free childcare entitlement

We invite views on how we should provide an extended entitlement of up to 30 hours' free childcare for working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds.

Opened 3 Apr 2016
Closed 8 Jun 2016
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We’re seeking views on:

  • how local authorities should work with childcare providers to provide the entitlement
  • how we meet the needs of working parents
  • provision for children with special education needs and disabilities
  • how local authorities tell parents about locally available childcare
  • how local authorities would operate a ‘grace period’ (what happens if a parent loses their eligibility for the entitlement)