Sarah Champion MP welcomes the extra 30 hours’ funded childcare in Rotherham schools

Sarah Champion, Member of Parliament for Rotherham, has welcomed the Government’s landmark announcement of 30 hours’ funded childcare. Greasbrough Primary School, Rockingham Junior and Infant School, Thorpe Hesley Primary School will be part of the scheme, which is set to save parents up to £7,500 a year. 

From this week, hundreds of thousands of families will be accessing 30 hours government-funded childcare. Parents will be able to access an all-new online platform BestStartinLife.gov.uk to offer support beyond the nursery door, with everything they need to give their children the best start in their early years and beyond. 

Commenting, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: 

“Today shows what change looks like – mums, dads and carers with pounds back in their pockets, children getting the best start in life, and the British economy given a whopping boost.” 

Commenting, Champion said: 

“I know Rotherham families are facing a tough time economically. Access to affordable childcare is something they regularly raise with me. This week’s announcement shows the Government is not just listening to their concerns but actively providing solutions.” 

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