Alliance comments on Centre for the Modern Family report

19th August 2014

Commenting on the Family Generations & Financial Pressures report released by the Centre for the Modern Family, Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, said:

“At a time when the government is committing to putting families ‘at the heart of government’, it’s clear that more need to be done to ease the financial pressures that many are currently facing.

“While the government has taken clear steps to support parents and carers in returning to work, it’s vital that those who choose to remain at home with their children - and our research shows that many parents would choose to do so, if given the choice - are not left behind. Similarly, the need for increased support for informal carers, particularly grandparents, should not be overlooked.

“For those parents who choose to use formal childcare, it is important that we develop a childcare system that is accessible, affordable and sustainable - but this is an aim that can be only achieved through greater government investment.

“These issues must be addressed as a matter of priority if the government is to ensure that children and families are adequately supported in the long term.”

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Notes for editors

  • Neil is a member of the Centre for the Modern Family Panel.

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE

  • The Pre-school Learning Alliance is the largest voluntary sector provider of quality affordable childcare and education in England.
  • Through direct provision and its membership of 14,000 nurseries, sessional pre-schools and parent and toddler groups, the Alliance supports over 800,000 children and their families in England. The Alliance also develops and runs family learning programmes, offers information and advice, runs acclaimed training and accreditation programmes and campaigns to influence early years policy and practice.
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