Surge in number of Scottish nursery children accessing more than minimum funded hours

Olivia Rook
Thursday, October 3, 2019

All three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds are entitled to 600 hours of funded early learning and childcare, but this is due to expand to 1,140 hours a year from August 2020.

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon visited Sauchie Nursery and celebrated the expansion of funded childcare.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon visited Sauchie Nursery and celebrated the expansion of funded childcare.

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