England’s ‘dysfunctional’ childcare system pushes women out of work and is harming birth rate
by Maya Oppenheim
Apr 14, 2024
3 minutes
England’s “dysfunctional” childcare system is falling behind other countries, according to a damning new study.
The research, by the Fawcett Society, a leading gender equality charity, warned our childcare system lacks a long-term strategy and requires urgent “wholesale reform”.
Researchers looked at childcare provision in France, Ireland, Australia, Estonia and Canada – all nations where the government has recently or is currently enacting major policies on early years provision.
The report notes both the Covid crisis and the cost of living crisis compounded existing problems with the childcare system, arguing the
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