Childcare ratios in England
The Government has announced new plans for the childcare ratio. We explain what the current ratios are and what is being consulted on.

The Government has announced new plans for the childcare ratio. We explain what the current ratios are and what is being consulted on.
This briefing looks at informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It includes information on their rights, benefit entitlement, the support available and an overview of Government policy.
A Westminster Hall debate on 'improving dialysis care outcomes' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 3pm. Jim Shannon MP will open the debate.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Reforming the Child Maintenance Service' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 1.30pm. Marion Fellows MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
Statistics on the fees in a child maintenance application, and the enforcement steps taken when child maintenance is not paid on time or in full.
Research Briefing
This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Impact of the covid-19 pandemic on social work' at 9:30am on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Cat Smith MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out how the Child Maintenance Service calculates the amount of maintenance payable under the 2012 statutory scheme.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and health inequalities' at 2:30pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Peter Dowd MP will open the debate.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'role of early years educators' at 2:30pm on Tuesday 25 January 2022. Steve Brine MP will open the debate.
Debate Pack
A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to sell services in each other’s market. The briefing has been updated for a Westminster Hall debate on 18 November, on "Enabling visa- and permit-free working for musicians in the EU". The subject for this debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee, and is sponsored by Harriet Harman MP and David Warburton MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper considers what help is available for grandparents and other family and friends carers (also known as kinship carers) looking after children where their parents are not in a position to do so.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides a brief overview of the financial support available to parents and carers in England to help with the costs of formal childcare. Information on Government funding for childcare providers is available in a separate briefing: CBP 8052, Early years funding (England).
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