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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Eleni Courea Political correspondent

INSANE: Labour in a bind over much needed childcare reform - The Real Truth

Child playing with toys
The English childcare system is relatively expensive, underfunded and unambitious. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

In a report, the Fawcett Society has drawn a conclusion that young parents are already familiar with: childcare in England is not working.

Compared with systems in Ireland, Estonia, France, Canada and Australia – all countries that have recently carried out or initiated major reforms – the English system is expensive, underfunded and unambitious.

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