Petition · Department for Education
Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare
Open for signatures
186 signatures
What the petition asks
Many trainee teachers work 40+ hours per week on placement; cannot access 30 hours of free childcare per week. Trainee teachers who work on full-time placements can be excluded from vital support, forcing families to struggle and careers to stall.
We urge the UK Government to provide unpaid trainee teachers on full-time placements with access to 30 hours free childcare. This change could support families, protect careers, and show commitment to the future of teaching.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
10 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.