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<p>As promised, in September 2016, the Government launched 30 hours free childcare
through eight Early Implementers one year in advance of full implementation of the
offer from September 2017. Up to 5,000 working families will benefit in our eight
Early Implementers areas. The Early Implementers are testing the delivery of the 30
hours free childcare offer, and providing valuable learning by developing a number
of approaches. This includes supporting the needs of children with Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities, and developing flexible models to meet the needs of working
parents.</p><p> </p><p>In York, where there are no limits on the number of families
who can benefit, around 83% of eligible families are already receiving 30 hours free
childcare, just 6 weeks after the launch of early implementation.</p><p> </p><p>The
department has commissioned an independent evaluation of early implementation of the
30 hours free childcare offer. The evaluation is focusing on generating learning that
can be used by Early Implementers and all local authorities ahead of national rollout
in September 2017. There will be a national findings event in the spring next year,
and a formal evaluation report will be published in July 2017.</p>
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