Nurseries warn they'll raise fees or close due to rising costs, impacting working parents.

The Early Years Alliance warns that 95% of nurseries will likely raise fees due to increased National Insurance (NI) contributions and minimum wage hikes. The government's proposed NI changes could force nurseries to cut free childcare hours or close, affecting availability and affordability for working parents. The alliance urges the government to fund these increases fully or exempt childcare providers. Without support, up to 40% of childcare providers could shut down.

November 12, 2024
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