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Daycare Trust respond to PM’s Childcare announcement
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CONTACT: DAYCARE TRUST PRESS OFFICE, 020 7840 3350, OUT OF HOURS 07736 311 082
Daycare Trust respond to PM's Childcare announcement
Responding to the Prime Minister's announcement today that by the end of the next Parliament around 250,000 two year olds will have access to ten hours per week free childcare, Daycare Trust joint Chief Executive Alison Garnham said:
"It is fantastic news that Gordon Brown has announced a further extension of the free childcare entitlement for two year olds. We understand that about a third of two year olds will be covered by the end of next Parliament."
This entitlement will be paid for by savings to employer supported childcare.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Daycare Trust Chief Executive Alison Garnham is available in Brighton for comment.
To find out more call 0207 840 3375 or 07736 311 082.
Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity, campaigning for quality affordable accessible childcare for all and raising the voices of children, parents and carers. We advise parents and carers, providers, employers, trade unions and policymakers on childcare issues. We recognise that everyone is unique and we value difference in our communities. We listen to all views and are committed to act without prejudice.
Daycare Trust runs an information line (08458 726 251) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-5pm. Parents can also visit www.daycaretrust.org.uk for information.
Daycare Trust is a member of the Campaign to End Child Poverty, http://www.ecpc.org.uk/.
For further information, contact press office at Daycare Trust on 020 7840 3350, ext 217 (out of hours 07736 311 082).
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