CORONAVIRUS: Alliance welcomes confirmation of continued 30 hours childcare support for parents on reduced incomes

Commenting on the announcement, Neil Leitch chief executive of the Alliance, said:

"We welcome the confirmation by the Department for Education today that parents no longer meeting the wage requirements for the 30 hours scheme due to the impact of the coronavirus can continue to access this support during this challenging time.

Given that the same offer of support was announced by HMRC for those accessing tax-free childcare, it is only fair and consistent for the Department for Education to extend this support to the 30 hours offer. We know that many parents are facing real financial difficulty at this time, and hope that this move will provide at least some reassurance to those who have experienced a loss of income, including those who have been furloughed, through no fault of their own."