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The Chancellor delivered the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024, announcing a Budget for long-term growth focused on delivering lower taxes, more investment and better public services.
Summary: Education and social care
In his speech, the Chancellor commented:
"A year ago, I also announced the biggest ever expansion of childcare... this will mean an extra 60,000 parents enter the workforce in the next four years – a tremendous achievement for the Education Secretary.
"Today, in order to support the childcare sector make the new investments it now needs, I am guaranteeing the rates that will be paid to childcare providers to deliver our landmark offer for children over 9 months old for the next two years.
"More people in work and more jobs, sticking to our plan in a long-term Budget for Growth."
The Chancellor announced:
Important and exciting conference at Coram Campus in London to Start from the Child and explore the continuum of learning and development from birth to seven years of age
Change to the Childcare Regulations to extend the application window for those who are planning to start a new job or return to work from parental leave.