The National Childminding Association (NCMA), whose members include almost 48,000 registered childminders, has commented on the Chancellor’s Budget Speech.Liz Bayram, Chief Executive at NCMA, said:
“NCMA welcomes the increase in Child Tax Credits and the threshold for Working Tax Credit, as well as the increase in Child Benefit. NCMA research suggests that childminders charge an average of between £2.50 and £4.00 per hour to look after a child, yet even these modest childcare costs can present difficulties for unemployed parents relying on benefits.
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