The Scotland-wide agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations working with children and families was giving its formal response to the consultation on the strategy published in March (see News 10 April and 8 May). It said it believed extending provision would ease the difficulties faced by working parents, particularly women, and have a significant impact on reducing child poverty.
In a statement issued last week Children in Scotland said, 'Extending nursery provision would also address the currently fragmented nature of services. Many young children rely on a combination of childcare arrangements, some moving between services throughout the week, despite evidence of the need for continuity of care in early years.'
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