THE COST OF CHILDCARE: Campaigner Ian Morgan and the Plight of Britain's Nurseries

Why are so many childcare providers in the UK feeling the financial strain, and are the government's budget promises enough to tackle the issue? Listen in as we chat with Ian Morgan from the campaign group Champagne Nurseries for Lemonade Funding and director of Little Ducklings Nursery in Berkshire.  We delve into the challenges that the UK childcare industry is facing due to inadequate funding. We explore the increasing cost of staffing, the struggle to retain staff, and the impact of soaring costs for energy and food on providers.

Ian shares his 16 years of experience in the industry and his hopes for its future, as well as the challenges faced by childcare providers . We also discuss the feelings amongst people in his group, Champagne Nurseries, Lemonade Funding, and potential solutions for providing quality childcare at an affordable cost for parents. Tune in to find out if the government's recent efforts will be enough to ease the burden on childcare providers and if the industry can adapt and thrive amidst these challenges.

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Let's Take Care is their way of helping other carers of disabled children feel less alone - and more equipped to cope with the realities of care that no one talks about. 

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