Tell us: how will you be affected by the state-funded childcare expansion in England?

From September, working parents in England of all children aged from nine months old have been promised 15 hours a week of state-funded childcare. However, data seen by the Observer reveals early years providers are struggling to attract enough new workers , while many are warning they are continuing to lose staff.

Some fear the childcare expansion will be undeliverable and providers will be unable to fulfil the demand from parents seeking a place.

We would like to hear from anyone who has been affected by the rollout of the expansion – parents, early years practitioners, childminders and those working for a local authority. What has your experience been like? Do you have any concerns?

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