CONCERN has been sparked among early years providers around low take-ups and bookings from parents.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) believes the break down of information channels and play groups, resulting from the pandemic, has left parents with little understanding of accessing early education, childcare and entitlements.
In order to overcome some of these perceived barriers, and to clarify the unknown for parents and carers around accessing early education funding, WCC is targeting parents around Warwickshire with the information.
WCC education spokesman Jeff Morgan said: “There are huge benefits for young children accessing early years education whether that is through a nursery or pre-school. These include socialising with other children, developing all important social skills and learning through play.
“In addition to the benefits for children, there are huge benefits for parents too as childcare provision will provide them a break after 3 long months of lockdown restrictions and allow them to return to or seek employment.”
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