Nursery World - Purnima Tanuku: There's still hope for the sector if the Chancellor takes urgent action

The Autumn Statement is the Chancellor’s big moment and could be his chance to show that his Government is really serious about boosting children’s early education and care, says National Day Nurseries Association's (NDNA) chief executive.

It was the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt who in March first announced the Government’s intention to expand the existing childcare offer. The plans are due to be phased in, just a year later, from April 2024, meaning this is the last chance to put policies in place that will make a big difference to children and providers.

This offer announcement was made with great fanfare but no warning – and certainly not as a result of any discussion with the sector.

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