Nursery World - Most parents think the Government does not provide enough childcare support

Findings from a Mumsnet survey reveal that the cost of childcare is 'causing a huge problem for families' and suggests parents are ready for a 'radical shake-up' of the system.

The Mumsnet survey found that the cost of childcare continues to be a struggle for most families PHOTO Adobe Stock

The poll of more than 2,000 parents in the UK, found that 96 per cent think the Government isn’t doing enough to support them with the cost and availability of childcare.

It was carried out in partnership with a coalition of parenting and campaigning groups including Working Families, the Fatherhood Institute, The Fawcett Society and Pregnant Then Screwed, and ran between 20 July and 31 August.

The findings come ahead of a debate on childcare in Parliament later today that was triggered by a petition calling for an independent review of childcare funding and affordability, signed by more than 100,000 parents.

A total of 97 per cent of survey respondents said that childcare is too expensive in the UK, with a third (33 per cent) paying more for childcare than they do for their rent or mortgage. This proportion rose to 38 per cent for both those in full-time work and single parents, and to 47 per cent of respondents from a black ethnic background.

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