Nursery World - 10m subsidy for childcare support

Disadvantaged parents across Scotland are to receive 10m of funding to help them with their childcare costs so they can access training and employment. The Scottish Executive said it hoped the investment would assist parents on low incomes, lone parents and families who are vulnerable due to disabilities, mental health problems or substance abuse. Ten local authorities will be able to use the money to subsidise childcare and direct parents towards flexible providers that can help during the evenings or holiday periods.

The Scottish Executive said it hoped the investment would assist parents on low incomes, lone parents and families who are vulnerable due to disabilities, mental health problems or substance abuse. Ten local authorities will be able to use the money to subsidise childcare and direct parents towards flexible providers that can help during the evenings or holiday periods.

Communities minister Margaret Curran said a lack of flexible and affordable childcare stopped some people from gaining employment. 'This money will enable many parents to develop their skills, attend college or night classes and even access work while they are secure in the knowledge that their children are being cared for in a safe environment,' she said.

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