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In response to the findings and recommendations in the final report from the House of Lords Committee on Affordable Childcare, Stephen Dunmore, Chief Executive of the Family and Childcare Trust, said:
"We are pleased that the House of Lords Committee has echoed the Family and Childcare Trust's calls for an independent review and a simplification of childcare funding. The current system does not work, with too many children in poor quality settings and too many parents unable to go to work or take on more hours because they either cannot find or pay for childcare. We want to see all political parties listen to this cross party panel of experts and implement its recommendations as a matter of urgency."
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Contact: Mark Bou Mansour, Communications and Campaigns Manager. Telephone: 0207 940 7535, mobile: 07538 334 772, email: mark@familyandchildcaretrust.org.
About the Family and Childcare Trust
The Family and Childcare Trust aims to make the UK a better place for families. We are a leading national family charity in the field of policy, research and advocacy on childcare and family issues, with over 40 years’ experience. Our on-the-ground work with parents and providers informs our research and campaigns. We focus on the early years and childcare because they are crucial to boosting children’s outcomes throughout life and supporting parents to work.