Work/life balance
National initiatives
Choice for parents, the best start for children: a ten year strategy for childcare sets out the government's long-term vision to ensure that every child gets the best start in life and to give parents more choice about how to balance work and family life.
Choice and flexibility
Parents to have greater choice about balancing work and family life.
Availability
For all families with children aged up to 14 who need it, an affordable, flexible, high quality childcare place that meets their circumstances.
Quality
High quality provision with a highly skilled childcare and early years workforce, among the best in the world.
Affordability
Families to be able to afford flexible, high quality childcare that is appropriate for their needs.
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Choice for parents, the best start for children: a ten year strategy for childcare
