Jo Swinson: Lib Dems to provide free childcare from nine months for working parents

The video discusses the high cost of childcare, often leading women to leave their careers. It introduces the Liberal Democrat proposal to provide free, high-quality childcare from 9 months old until school age, offering 35 hours a week for 48 weeks a year. This initiative aims to support working parents and ensure disadvantaged children receive early education, preventing them from falling behind their peers.

Why is early years education important for a child's development?

What is the goal of providing free childcare for disadvantaged children?