Investment welcome but "The hard work starts today"
NEWS RELEASE
2 December 2004
Investment welcome but "The hard work starts today"
The Pre-school Learning Alliance, the largest voluntary sector provider of pre-school education and childcare in England, today welcomed the publication of the Government's 10 Year Strategy for Childcare. Commenting on the release of the 10 year plan Steve Alexander, Chief Executive of the Pre-school Learning Alliance said:
"The investment is welcome as is a decade of commitment to fund childcare. However, the hard work starts today if we are to meet the ambitious targets for the available money".
"Extending schools to incorporate wrap-around care can provide parents with welcome additional childcare. It is crucial that new facilities build on established services and that schools and local authorities utilise the untapped potential of the voluntary sector as a partner in delivering flexible childcare that gives parents choice".
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For further information please contact:
Andrew Fletcher
Pre-school Learning Alliance
T: 020 7833 0991
Out of hours press calls: 07979 531 130
E: Andrew Fletcher
Notes for Editors:
- The Pre-school Learning Alliance links 15,000 pre-schools and 500,000 young children and their families in England. Established in 1961 and registered as an educational charity, the Alliance is the national dimension of the pre-school movement. The charity is involved in more Sure Start projects than any other organisation and operates a number of Neighbourhood Nurseries. For information about the Pre-school Learning Alliance, visit our website: www.pre-school.org.uk.
- The 10 year strategy for childcare was released today alongside the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report. Copies of the strategy can be found at: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/8F5/35/pbr04childcare_480.pdf