Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

An immediate review of Childcare Funding

Closed 3,096 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to urgently review funding arrangements for childcare. Many nurseries struggling to survive at present, closures are on the increase, and we believe there is now insufficient childcare. Childcare is vital to supporting our economy, and urgent action is needed.
A review of funding for childcare settings is needed so the Government can ensure there is sufficient funding to make it affordable to nurseries to run a good business. Support nurseries instead of overseeing closures.

We also believe OFSTED rated good / outstanding nurseries should be given an incentive to be able to continue to keep up to the standards.

Timeline

22 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
22 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,096
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 22 Nov 2022
Closed 22 May 2023

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