Government Report Warns of Childcare Crisis in England

The government's research into the cost of living crisis in England has found that one in 10 childcare providers is likely to close due to financial struggles and more than half are unable to cover their costs.

The report suggests that the government should focus on fixing the current system, which has been underfunded and neglected for years.

It also highlighted the recruitment crisis facing many in the sector, with two-thirds of providers experiencing staffing issues in the past year.

The report warned that the government's childcare reforms would disproportionately benefit higher income families and risked worsening outcomes for disadvantaged children.