Delivering the Spring Statement today in Parliament, the Chancellor Philip Hammond promised more money for new technologies, to tackle knife crime and fund sanitary products for girls in secondary schools, but failed to acknowledge the funding crisis facing schools, early years settings and children’s services.
He suggested there may be more money for public services, but only if a Brexit deal is agreed. Mr Hammond said he will launch a full, three-year spending review before the summer recess, ready for the next budget if a deal is in place.
Early years
The Early Years Alliance warned that the Chancellor’s failure to make a funding announcement for childcare, will put increasing pressure on providers already struggling to stay open.
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