Coram Family and Childcare’s 23rd annual Childcare Survey uncovers the extent of national childcare shortages, with only a third (34%) of English councils reporting sufficient childcare for parents working full-time.
New research published by Coram reveals a bleak picture for families, with dramatic drops in the availability of childcare places, and above-inflation rise in childcare costs.
- Coram Family and Childcare’s 23rd annual survey reveals continued decrease in the availability of childcare in England, across all areas of provision
- A part-time nursery place for a child under two now costs an average of £158 per week in Great Britain, up 7% on 2023
- Ahead of the childcare expansion roll-out from April, councils raise concerns over delivery of the policy and availability of places
Read the full report below, or find out more on the Coram Family and Childcare website.