Fund free childcare from 1 year old

Closed 291 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the Government to extend free childcare available for 3 and 4 year olds (570 free hours per year) to children from the age of 1. Parents should not have to choose between staying at home or a career.

The reason for me doing this is because I am currently part time and would like to go full time but because childcare is so expensive this is not an option for my family unless the role I am in pays a lot more. I have worked since I was 16 years old, finished university with a 1st class degree and worked ever since. I then had a baby which meant things had to change vastly but I am a mum who wants to be in full time employment and have a successful career.

Timeline

27 Jul 2021	Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2022	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 291

Status Closed

Department Department for Education

Opened 27 Jul 2021

Closed 27 Jan 2022

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