Petition · past parliament

Provide funding for 2 year old children who's parents work but struggle to pay.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

My Husband and I work, between us we do 60 plus hours a week-as with many families. Now our child is at the age she can start 2's nursery we will be looking at £600 plus a month.
If either of us were to not work we would get this for free! You are putting families in this bracket into hardship.
Provide 15 hours free funding for 2 year old children who's families work.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We're not sure if you want free childcare for all 2 year olds, or just for those who cannot afford childcare. There are already provisions for people in receipt of certain benefits:

https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

11 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jul 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.