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<p>The Spring Budget included transformative childcare plans for parents, children
and the economy. By 2027-28, the government expects to be spending in excess of £8
billion every year on free hours and early education, helping working families with
their childcare costs. This represents the single biggest investment in childcare
in England ever.</p><p> </p><p>The reforms announced build on our current entitlements
and childcare offers, which includes the universal 15-hour offer for all 3- and 4-year-olds,
a 15-hour offer for the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds, the existing 30 hours offer
for 3- and 4-year-olds, as well as Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare.</p>
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