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Daycare Trust welcomes the announcement in the Chancellor's Pre-Budget report that spending on Sure Start centres has been protected and that it will be maintained in line with inflation
10 December 2009
The Sure Start programme is one of the government's most important flagship policies, bringing integrated children's services to families across the country. Especially important to those low-income families, Sure Start Centres are proving to be an vital element in helping disadvantaged children. We hope all political parties will continue to support this important and groundbreaking programme into the future.
Alison Garnham, joint Chief Executive of Daycare Trust, said:
"Early years education and care are incredibly important in tackling disadvantage. Daycare Trust is pleased that the Government has recognised this and has been able to protect funding for Sure Start, a resource which is essential in the fight to end child poverty in the UK. We very much hope to see further investment of this sort in the future."
NOTES TO EDITORS
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 on 0845 872 6251, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm, Wed 2.00pm-5.00pm (only). Parents can also visit www.daycaretrust.org.uk and www.payingforchildcare.org.ukfor information.
Daycare Trust is a member of the Campaign to End Child Poverty, 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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