Original title: I chose my Caesarean date to be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare
I chose my Caesarean date to be eligible for 30 hours of funded childcare 2 hours ago Share Save Vanessa Clarke Education reporter Share Save Rachel Williams Rachel Williams chose a Caesarean date that would make her eligible for support at the earliest opportunity The final phase of the largest-ever expansion of publicly funded childcare support has begun in England, as thousands of working parents receive more help with their nursery costs. Those eligible are now able to access 30 hours of childcare per week during term-time, paid for by the government, for their children aged nine months to four years. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it was a “landmark moment” for working families, and that the scheme would “put money back in working parents’ pockets”. But parents say they are facing long waiting lists for places, with nurseries warning that staff shortages are limiting their availability. How working parents can get 30 hours of free childcare Ministers say the scheme can save