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Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, government says

  • Parents will receive protections against mandatory extra fees for free childcare hours, starting January 2026.
  • Childcare providers must publish a detailed breakdown of charges on their websites and clarify that additional fees are voluntary.
  • The Labour government confirmed it will ban mandatory fees for funded hours and empower local authorities to enforce this.
  • An investigation revealed new charges following the rollout of free childcare hours, leading to these changes.
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Birmingham MailBirmingham Mail

Big change to childcare rules as government 'clamps down' on unfair fees - Birmingham Live

Bridget Phillipson has revealed that the government is "clamping down" on childcare providers to prevent them from charging compulsory fees for funded hours.

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Sky News UKSky News UK

Parents must not pay mandatory extra charges to access free childcare, government says

Updated guidance says local councils should intervene if a childcare provider seeks to make additional charges a condition for parents accessing their hours.

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Hereford TimesHereford Times
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Evening StandardEvening Standard

Parents should not face ‘mandatory’ extra charges to access funded childcare

A local authority ‘should intervene’ if a provider seeks to make ‘consumables’ a mandatory condition of taking up a funded place, guidance…

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The SunThe Sun

Huge change to childcare rules to stop nurseries charging unfair fees

PARENTS are set to get new protections to prevent nurseries from charging extra fees for free childcare hours.In an exclusive interview with The Sun,

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Great Yorkshire RadioGreat Yorkshire Radio

Parents Must Not Pay Mandatory Extra Charges To Access Free Childcare, Government Says - Great Yorkshire Radio

Updated guidance from the Department for Education states that while nurseries are entitled to ask parents to pay for extras – including meals, snacks, nappies or sun cream – these charges must be voluntary rather than mandatory. The guidance, which comes amid concerns that parents have faced high additional charges on top of the funded hours, also states that local councils should intervene if a childcare provider seeks to make additional charg…

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blog.gov.ukblog.gov.uk

Hundreds of thousands of parents can now access 15 hours funded childcare for 9-month-olds – how to apply – The Education HubGOV.UK

The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system. You’ll find accessible, straightforward information on popular topics, Q&As, interviews, case studies, and more.

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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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