Recommendation 14

We heard some evidence on how the Department for Work and Pensions could improve or alter conditions in the childcare industry. But we recognise that much of the responsibility for childcare policy sits outside DWP, in the Department for Education. In particular, we heard evidence on whether childcare ratios for children of different ages should be altered, to improve the availability and affordability of childcare. (Paragraph 94) Universal Credit and childcare costs 49