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<p>Local authorities are required to secure sufficient childcare in their area, so
far as is practicable, for working parents, or parents who are studying or training
for employment, for children aged 0-14 (or up to 18 for disabled children). They should
report annually to elected members on how they are meeting their duty to secure sufficient
childcare, and make this report available and accessible to parents.</p><p>The duty
on local authorities to secure sufficient places is described in Part B of 'Early
education and childcare' (statutory guidance for local authorities): <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/718179/Early_education_and_childcare-statutory_guidance.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/718179/Early_education_and_childcare-statutory_guidance.pdf</a>.</p><p>
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