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Fifth Report - Support for childcare and the early years
Education Committee
HC 969
Published 26 July 2023
Recommendations
18
Deferred
Make parents in training or education eligible for the 30-hours childcare entitlement.
Recommendation
We recommend the Government make parents in training or education eligible to claim the 30-hours entitlement. This will support single parents who need to retrain to secure more flexible work, and also support parents who are trying to re-enter the …
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Government Response Summary
The government will consider making parents in training eligible to claim the 30-hours entitlement and DWP will keep policies under review to support single parents.
Department for Education
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31
Deferred
Para 182
Review and digitise Early Years SENIF application process, ensuring funding reflects specialist care costs.
Recommendation
We recommend the Government work with local authorities to address the huge delays in Early Years SEN Inclusion Fund (SENIF) funding by reviewing the application process for providers. Similar approaches to the Education Health and Care Plan reforms should be …
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Government Response Summary
The government is reviewing the operation of SEN Inclusion Funds and working with stakeholders to identify improvements for better outcomes and appropriate funding arrangements, in line with the SEND and AP Improvement Plan.
Department for Education
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