Free Childcare Entitlement Debate
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Thelma Walker
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(7 years, 3 months ago)
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Mr Goodwill
We will certainly keep all these matters under review, but the experience from the pilot areas and early deliverers has been that they are delivering on the levels of funding we have put in, and we have responded to concerns by putting in additional funding, with another £300 million by 2020, to make sure that it is more than adequately funded.
Thelma Walker (Colne Valley) (Lab)
What does the Minister have to say to the parents of children with special educational needs who cannot access childcare for their children?
Mr Goodwill
I am absolutely determined to do what we can to help the parents of children with special educational needs. I have had a number of meetings already, despite my short time in the Department, about ensuring that the money that we are spending is spent effectively and ensuring that parents get the support that they need.