Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer meets with staff, parents and children at a nursery in Stanmore

The video discusses the current state of childcare funding, highlighting the limitations of the 30-hour funding over 38 weeks and its impact on working parents. It suggests spreading the funding over 52 weeks to better support parents returning to work. The video also shares experiences of parents managing childcare and work, and highlights the diverse family situations, including those from different income levels and their use of childcare funding.

What is the main issue with the current childcare funding system as discussed in the video?

• It is only for single parents.

• It is not available for children under three.

• It only covers 30 hours per week.

• It is spread over 38 weeks, not 52 weeks.

What improvement is suggested for the childcare funding system?

• Offering funding only to low-income families.

• Providing funding for all age groups.

• Spreading the funding over a longer duration.

• Increasing the number of funded hours per week.

How do some parents manage childcare during school holidays?

• They send children to boarding schools.

• They hire private tutors.

• They rely on extended family support.

• They take unpaid leave from work.

What is a common challenge faced by working parents regarding childcare?

• Finding affordable childcare options.

• Balancing work and childcare during holidays.

• Locating nurseries with flexible hours.

• Accessing funding for children under two.

What is one way families from different backgrounds use childcare funding?

• To pay for private schooling.

• To send children to nurseries.

• To hire personal nannies.

• To invest in educational toys.