Government to help struggling families with child vouchers

The video discusses the financial burden of childcare for working parents and introduces a new voucher system aimed at alleviating these costs. The system, however, is criticized for its lack of support for low-income families and stay-at-home parents. The voucher scheme offers up to £1200 per child annually, with government contributions. Despite criticism, the policy is a key initiative of the Coalition government, with plans for a formal consultation and implementation by 2015, coinciding with the next general election.

What is the main financial challenge discussed in the first section regarding childcare?

• The difficulty in finding qualified childcare providers

• The lack of available childcare facilities

• The high cost of childcare compared to mortgage payments

• The increase in childcare costs due to inflation

Why do some families feel the voucher system is unfair?

• It requires families to pay upfront costs

• It excludes families where one parent stays at home

• It is only available in certain regions

• It only benefits families with more than two children

What is the proposed value of the online vouchers per child per year?

• £1500

• £1200

• £800

• £500

What is one of the main criticisms of the voucher system's timing?

• It was introduced too quickly without consultation

• It coincides with the holiday season

• It will not be implemented until 2015

• It was launched during a financial crisis

What is the estimated overall cost of the voucher scheme?

• £500 million

• £1 billion

• £2 billion

• £3 billion