The NLW applies to workers aged 25 or over and stands at £7.20 an hour. Those of the qualifying age and in the second year of an apprenticeship will also be entitled to it.
Neil Leitch, of the Pre School Learning Alliance, said, 'We fully support the principle of the "national living wage". That said, the reason that the early years sector has historically been a "low-pay sector" is because it has also historically been significantly underfunded by Government. The vast majority of childcare providers would love to be able to pay their staff a higher wage, but simply cannot afford to do so at current funding levels.'
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