1,911 children in Sefton area are now benefiting from 30 hours of free childcare

Damien Moore MP has welcomed new figures showing that this term 1,911 children in the Sefton area are benefiting from the governments’ 30 hours free childcare offer.

The offer saves working families around £5,000 per year per child and has seen 325,000 families benefit across the country in the current school term alone, an 11 per cent increase on the same time last year.

High-quality childcare not only helps children get the best start in life but also supports many parents who want or need to work. Beneficiaries of the scheme have reported improved family finances as well as a better work-life balance.

Alongside introducing and increasing the National Living Wage, and raising the personal allowance, childcare support is one of a number of ways this Government is helping families with the cost of living. Our childcare offer is one way the Conservatives are helping women back into work with record high female employment and a record low gender pay gap.

Commenting, Damien Moore said:

‘Being a working parent is hard, and I know from speaking with families across Southport that the 30 hours offer is making a difference. More parents are increasing their working hours, able to work more flexibly, and spending less on childcare so they have spare cash to spend on their families.

‘Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life and that’s why it’s great to see parents in Southport benefitting from the governments’ support for families.’

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