Children in Scotland: ScotGov should not lose focus on childcare

Children in Scotland have warned that the Scottish Government must not lose focus on its childcare commitments, after plans to double the number of free hours of childcare were delayed indefinitely due to the crisis. Children in Scotland CEO Jackie Brock said while the delay was “understandable”, they were concerned that no new service delivery date […]

Children in Scotland have warned that the Scottish Government must not lose focus on its childcare commitments, after plans to double the number of free hours of childcare were delayed indefinitely due to the crisis. Children in Scotland CEO Jackie Brock said while the delay was “understandable”, they were concerned that no new service delivery date will make it difficult for childcare providers “to manage families’ expectations at a time of extreme stress”. (Third Force News)