From 2010 all local authorities will extend the free offer from 12.5 to 15 hours in early years settings.
From this April more local authorities will be offering places for two-year-olds as the Government starts to roll out places for 15 per cent of the most disadvantaged families in every local authority area.
A DCSF spokesperson said, 'The entitlement will be extended to 15 flexible hours by 2010. To reflect this, we will have new statutory guidance to LAs in place for the universal extended entitlement in April 2010. There will be a consultation process which will be launched in April 2009. This will look at all elements of childcare provision, including childminders and childminder networks.'
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