Childcare Champions
The Ofsted team delivered essential insights for policymakers and the public.
At the 2023 Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced reforms to the childcare system, including 30 hours of funded childcare for most working parents.
Ofsted's Early Years Data and Analysis team launched a project to quantify neighbourhood-level access to childcare in England, addressing the gap in evidence on parent access to services.
The then-chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced a series of reforms to the childcare system to enable more parents to work and, in turn, boost growth.
The team's project aimed to map childcare oases and deserts, providing valuable insights for policymakers and the public.
Author's summary: Ofsted's team delivers insights on childcare access.