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<p>The department does not hold the requested data. However, the most recent Childcare
and Early Years Survey of Parents provides some data on parental spend on childcare.
The results of this survey can be found here: <a href="https://www.explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/childcare-and-early-years-survey-of-parents/2021"
target="_blank">https://www.explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/childcare-and-early-years-survey-of-parents/2021</a>.</p><p>The
survey shows the average cost of childcare per week for parents of 0 to 14-year-olds
by region. It also shows the cost by day for school-aged children during holiday periods.
This data is not available at local authority or constituency level.</p><p>The department
recognises that childcare is a key concern for parents. We are committed to improving
the cost, choice, and availability of childcare. We continue to look at ways to make
childcare more affordable, and to encourage families to use the government-funded
support they are entitled to.</p><p>The department has spent over £3.5 billion in
each of the past three years on early education entitlements and continues to support
families with the cost of childcare through Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit.</p><p>At
the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, the department also announced it is investing
over £200 million a year in the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which provides
enriching activities and healthy meals for disadvantaged children during school holidays.</p><p>In
July 2022, the department announced further measures to increase take-up of childcare
support and reduce the costs and bureaucracy facing providers. This included a new
£1.2 million campaign via the Childcare Choices website to ensure every parent knows
about the government-funded support they are eligible for. This can be accessed at:
<a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>
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