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Affluent areas in England have ‘highest levels’ of childcare access – analysis

Source: PA Wire

Affluent areas in England have the highest levels of childcare access, an analysis suggests.

Households in areas with greater access to registered childcare places tend to have higher disposable incomes, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Ofsted data.

The analysis found “wide variation” in the potential level of access to registered childcare places across local areas in England in 2023.

It’s incredibly concerning to see such a significant

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