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<p>A breakdown in the number of Ofsted-registered childminders who are working, and
the number of children aged 1-3 and 4-11 by parliamentary constituency and local authorities
requested, can be found in the attached table. Childminders are generally the most
affordable and flexible form of childcare and form an important part of the broader
childcare market.</p><p>Under Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities
are responsible for ensuring that the provision of childcare is sufficient to meet
the requirements of parents in their area. At present, all local authorities report
that they are fulfilling their duty to ensure sufficient childcare.</p>
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