Childcare plans will make a huge difference to young families and nursery staff

Young families across the country are struggling because childcare costs are such a massive drain on their finances.

Commenting on the childcare plans announced by Jeremy Corbyn during his speech to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday) UNISON head of education Jon Richards said:

“Young families across the country are struggling because childcare costs are such a massive drain on their finances. Free or capped childcare costs would make a huge difference to their lives.

“But childcare can’t be provided on the cheap, and Labour recognises this. Paying childcare staff a decent wage and improving their skills will help ensure that the profession, previously much undervalued, gets the recognition and status it deserves.”

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