Delivering his Spring Statement today in the House of Commons, the chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced measures to reduce tax and national insurance for individuals as well as for small businesses. However, he failed to address the rising cost of childcare and the financial issues faced by the early years sector.
The Early Years Alliance criticised Sunak for his ‘lack of support’ for childcare providers, as did the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), while the National Education Union accused the Chancellor of ‘missing an opportunity to protect children’s futures.’
The measures he announced during the Spring Statement included:
'Yet again, the early years sector has been ignored'
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