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The Family and Childcare Trust responds to the British Chamber of Commerce’s survey highlighting the impact of childcare on businesses’ ability to recruit and retain staff.
Megan Jarvie, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Family and Childcare Trust, said:
"Many of the parents we speak to tell us that the costs and availability of childcare in their area are formidable barriers to work. Our research found just 45 per cent of local authorities in England had enough childcare for parents who work full time in 2016. But this isn’t just a problem for families: this survey shows that employers are also struggling to recruit and retain staff. Childcare is just as essential to getting parents to work as our railways and roads. Investing in childcare supports businesses in the UK, improves social mobility and gives children the best head start in life."
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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.