Nursery World - We will reform the childcare funding system

Shadow early years minister Tracy Brabin explains why Labour's childcare proposals are 'radical' but 'credible' and designed with providers and staff in mind.

The Tories have failed staff and providers in the Early Years sector, Labour won’t.

As the people who work tirelessly every day in the early years sector, you know better than most the ability of early years education to transform the life chances of a child.

The experiences a child has in their early years deeply affects their future physical, cognitive, emotional and social development and a good early years education can close attainment gaps and stop disadvantaged children falling behind their more affluent peers.

That’s why I’m so proud that we have announced that the next Labour Government will invest in a new generation of Sure Start, as well as expanding the 30 hours of free early years education to all 2-4 year olds, with additional hours at subsidised rates, unlocking the potential of all our children.

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