About this Event
Expanded, state-subsidised childcare has gained cross-party support. Progress in this area would go some way to address the UK’s historically low spend on childcare compared to OECD peers. This in turn could deliver a considerable return on investment by supporting more parents, particularly women, to work the hours that they would like to, and to access better paid work.
But real challenges lie ahead in implementation: CPP analysis suggests demand for childcare will rise by 52% by late 2025, requiring 27,800 additional full-time early years professionals in England. Poorer urban areas like the Midlands, Hull and London’s outer boroughs face the greatest challenges.
How can the government respond to these challenges and ensure that childcare policy supports its central mission for growth? Is there room in Labour’s fiscal rules to view childcare as economic infrastructure with funding to match? Under pressure to revive the economy, how quickly can an expanded childcare offer translate into economic growth? And critically, how can Labour ensure its policy supports inclusive growth across the country that reaches families currently excluded from the labour market, not just those already in work?
Speakers for this panel include:
- Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education (invited)
- Sarah Ronan, Director, Early Education and Childcare Coalition
- Annabel Smith, Director of Place and Practice, Centre for Progressive Policy
- Tom Belger, Editor, LabourList (chair)
Further speakers to be announced.
This event is outside of the secure zone and is open to all, you can either declare an interest in attending or just turn up on the day.
CPP is also hosting an event on how Labour can ensure its mission for growth benefits all places – read more and sign up here.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Revolución de Cuba Liverpool, Revolución de Cuba Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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