The Hidden Costs of Childcare: A Review Long Overdue Bridget Phillipson's decision to order a review of hidden childcare charges is a welcome acknowledgment that parents are still being hit with extra costs despite the government's flagship expansion of funded childcare hours.
The £300m "Great Summer Savings" scheme may have grabbed headlines, but it's clear that there's more work to be done to ease pressure on household budgets.
Nearly three quarters of parents dip into their savings to cover additional childcare costs, a stark reminder that the government's interventions so far haven't reached those who need them most.