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| Parents 'consider quitting work over childcare costs' | Parents 'consider quitting work over childcare costs' |
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| One in five UK parents with childcare costs will reduce the hours they work or consider giving up work altogether in 2015, a survey suggests. | One in five UK parents with childcare costs will reduce the hours they work or consider giving up work altogether in 2015, a survey suggests. |
| More than a quarter (28%) of the same parents will be cutting back on treats in order to meet childcare costs, the poll indicates. | More than a quarter (28%) of the same parents will be cutting back on treats in order to meet childcare costs, the poll indicates. |
| And 16% say they will have to cut back on essentials over the next 12 months. | And 16% say they will have to cut back on essentials over the next 12 months. |
| The survey of 1,000 parents paying for childcare was commissioned by the family charity 4Children. | The survey of 1,000 parents paying for childcare was commissioned by the family charity 4Children. |
| Over half of those surveyed - 51% - thought the political parties should commit to more help with the cost of childcare for parents. | Over half of those surveyed - 51% - thought the political parties should commit to more help with the cost of childcare for parents. |
| 'Hard-pressed parents' | 'Hard-pressed parents' |
| Commenting on the survey, 4Children chief executive Anne Longfield said: "Childcare represents a huge financial challenge for most parents, and our poll shows the real impact costs are having on family life - from giving up work to cutting back on essentials. | Commenting on the survey, 4Children chief executive Anne Longfield said: "Childcare represents a huge financial challenge for most parents, and our poll shows the real impact costs are having on family life - from giving up work to cutting back on essentials. |
| "Removing parents' choice as to whether or not they continue to work after having children is not the answer for families or for the economy. | "Removing parents' choice as to whether or not they continue to work after having children is not the answer for families or for the economy. |
| "Parents of the youngest children are feeling the pressures most acutely and are calling on politicians to do more to help, particularly with the cost of childcare." | "Parents of the youngest children are feeling the pressures most acutely and are calling on politicians to do more to help, particularly with the cost of childcare." |
| Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt said, under David Cameron, childcare costs had rocketed by 30%, wages were down by £1,600 and the availability of childcare had plummeted. | Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt said, under David Cameron, childcare costs had rocketed by 30%, wages were down by £1,600 and the availability of childcare had plummeted. |
| "We will increase free childcare for working parents with three- and four-year-olds from 15 to 25 hours, making a real difference to hard-pressed parents. | "We will increase free childcare for working parents with three- and four-year-olds from 15 to 25 hours, making a real difference to hard-pressed parents. |
| "Labour's plans for childcare will make work pay and boost the economy." | "Labour's plans for childcare will make work pay and boost the economy." |
| Research published by the insurer, Aviva, last month suggested one in 10 UK families saw one earner's wages used solely to cover childcare and commuting costs. | Research published by the insurer, Aviva, last month suggested one in 10 UK families saw one earner's wages used solely to cover childcare and commuting costs. |
| Early years pupil premium | Early years pupil premium |
| The survey was published as seven local authorities receive £1m new government funding to help the most disadvantaged children receive high-quality early years education. | The survey was published as seven local authorities receive £1m new government funding to help the most disadvantaged children receive high-quality early years education. |
| The early years pupil premium (EYPP) is being distributed between local authorities in: | The early years pupil premium (EYPP) is being distributed between local authorities in: |
| Early years providers will receive up to £300 extra per year for each disadvantaged child in their care. | Early years providers will receive up to £300 extra per year for each disadvantaged child in their care. |
| The Department for Education will ask for feedback from the councils before the full £50m EYPP is implemented throughout England in April. | The Department for Education will ask for feedback from the councils before the full £50m EYPP is implemented throughout England in April. |
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