Children and Families minister discusses new recruitment campaign aimed at early educators

The video discusses the government's plan to double childcare funding, aiming to provide 33 hours of childcare weekly for children from nine months old until school age. It highlights the need for a national recruitment campaign to attract more early years educators. The government addresses challenges such as nursery capacity and provider participation, emphasizing that not all parents can choose their preferred nursery. The importance of early educators in shaping children's development is stressed. Local authorities are urged to confirm funding rates promptly to ensure providers have clarity.

What is the government's plan regarding childcare funding?

• To reduce the funding for childcare

• To maintain the current level of funding

• To double the amount of money spent on childcare

• To eliminate funding for childcare

Why might some parents not get their first choice of nursery?

• Due to government restrictions on nursery choice

• Because nurseries are not accepting any new children

• Due to limited capacity in some nurseries

• Because all nurseries are free

What is the government's commitment regarding free childcare hours?

• Every parent will get their first choice of nursery

• Free hours will be reduced to 10 per week

• Free hours will be available for all parents in any nursery

• Enough places will be available for free hours across the country

What role do early educators play according to the video?

• They only focus on playtime activities

• They play a vital role in shaping a child's first five years

• They are responsible for secondary education

• They are seen as mere babysitters

What action is being urged upon local authorities regarding funding rates?

• To delay the confirmation of rates

• To confirm the rates as soon as possible

• To eliminate the rates entirely

• To increase the rates by 50%