Childcare: Early-years Funding Debate

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Earl of Listowel

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Childcare: Early-years Funding

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Recess Dates
Wednesday 3rd June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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We will have extensive consultation with the sector and discuss the rates to ensure that we strike the right balance between the right rate for the providers and fair value for the taxpayer.

Earl of Listowel Portrait The Earl of Listowel (CB)
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Does the Minister recognise that the research clearly shows that high-quality early-years education has long-term benefits in terms of educational and other outcomes for children? In his proposed changes, and particularly with the concerns about funding, will he ensure that we continue to give the highest-quality childcare to our young people?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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The noble Earl is quite right about the research, both in this country and abroad, which shows the overwhelming benefits of high-quality early-years childcare. It is essential that we maintain that quality.

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