Submitted on Sunday 19th February 2023
Rejected on Friday 24th February 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Increase the Childcare tax free credit per annum, and review every few years.
The current year cap is £2,000, but this has not kept pace with the rate that nurseries are increasing their fees. This amount was set in 2014 when this was first agreed in parliament. In 2023, parents are in a position where they might exceed the cap even just sending their child 2 days a week.
In the SE, fee increases are close to 40% from 2018 to 2023. That would equate to £3200 TFC per annum now.
It is an invaluable resource to working families, but it should not remain a stagnant amount. The cap should be reviewed and increased urgently in balance with an average fee increase felt across the country, and an agreed timescale to continually review the cap moving forward to avoid stagnation. This will enable working parents to remain in the workforce, and support childcare providers.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/624984
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