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<p>The childcare market is growing and there are around 230,000 more childcare places
than in 2009. We have supported this expansion with changes made to reduce bureaucracy,
helping schools to provide places and, by enabling the setting up of childminder agencies.
This new entitlement provides an opportunity for further growth for existing childcare
providers to expand and for new providers to enter the market, helping to build a
stronger economy and give parents increased choice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We
have a sensible delivery timetable that gives the market time to expand and adapt,
as we know will be necessary. Full roll-out of the entitlement is scheduled for September
2017, and our approach will be informed by the experiences of pilot areas in 2016.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are working with the sector to better understand the scale
of the challenge and intend to consult with parents and providers in due course. We
are in the process of undertaking a review of the cost of provision and have committed
to increasing the average funding rate providers receive, which will help the sector
to grow.</p><p><strong><br> </strong></p><p> </p>
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