Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Extend 15 hours free childcare to all 2-year old children
Closed
121 signatures
What the petition asks
Cost of living crisis is real, and the measures put in place only just scratch the surface. Too many families are unable to have both parents work as childcare is so costly. If free childcare was available from 2 more could go to work and in turn more would pay tax to cover the extra funding needed.
Currently free childcare is only available for two year olds if the family is in receipt of certain benefits, or the child meets certain conditions.
We believe giving free childcare from the age of 2 would encourage many parents to get back to work sooner, and should generate more income tax to help cover the cost of free childcare provision, while also helping so many families increase their household income in a very challenging climate.
We believe giving free childcare from the age of 2 would encourage many parents to get back to work sooner, and should generate more income tax to help cover the cost of free childcare provision, while also helping so many families increase their household income in a very challenging climate.
Timeline
| 29 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jan 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
121
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
29 Jun 2022
Closed
12 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.