Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Increase funding for childcare for working parents of a child with SEND
Closed
175 signatures
What the petition asks
Help working parents who have a child with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) access work by providing more funding for childcare. Accessing wraparound care and holiday activities for children with SEND can be difficult and costly, making it difficult for working parents.
I want the Government to do this to help working parents, especially those who are unable to claim Universal Credit and claim 85% of childcare costs back. It should also help the country as a whole by helping those with children with SEND get into and stay in work, pay taxes and make a contribution.
Currently, I do not believe the system adequately supports working parents with children with SEND. I believe there is a serious lack of support.
Currently, I do not believe the system adequately supports working parents with children with SEND. I believe there is a serious lack of support.
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Jan 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
175
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
26 Jul 2023
Closed
26 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.