Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 14067
Childcare: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has estimated the number of parents who have been found ineligible for the additional funded childcare entitlement solely because they are paid every four weeks rather than monthly.
Answer
Olivia BaileyEligibility for the working parent entitlement is based on expected income for the next three months. To ensure parents continue to meet the income criteria for the entitlement, parents must confirm they still meet the income threshold. Each parent must e...
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