Nursery World - Mumsnet and Netmums join fight against childcare minister's ratio plans

The UK's biggest parenting networks are now backing the Pre-School Learning Alliance's campaign against changes to ratios, as early years sector anger about Elizabeth Truss's proposals and comments about childcare continued to grow

The Pre-School Learning Alliance’s campaign, Rewind on Ratios, which calls for the Government to scrap its plan on changes to childcare ratios in England, has received the support of Mumsnet and Netmums.

A Mumsnet webchat in February with the education and childcare minister revealed the extent to which parents are against Government plans to reform childcare.

The Pre-School Learning Alliance’s chief executive Neil Leitch (pictured) said, ‘We are delighted that Mumsnet is supporting our campaign. As the UK’s largest network for parents, Mumsnet is a truly representative voice for the parents of this country.

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