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WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 16 – Families face rising summer childcare costs driven by high demand and limited affordable options, with a 13% increase in Yorkshire and the Humber, the largest regional rise reported by charity Coram.
- This summer, families with school-age children face an average bill of £1,076 for six-week holiday childcare, a 4% rise on last year.
- The Conservative government began expanding funded childcare in April last year, with working parents of children older than nine months now accessing 15 hours weekly before the September 2025 rollout.
- Childminder rates peak at £306 in Inner London, compared with £191 in the South West; holiday club fees range from £162 in the North West to £196 in the South East.
- Many parents struggle, with only 9% of local authorities reporting sufficient holiday childcare for children with SEND, highlighting parental strain and gaps in provision.
- From September 2025, eligible working parents can apply until August 31st for 30 hours of funded childcare; the HAF programme should be maintained after March 2026 to support disadvantaged children's holiday care.
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How to save on summer holiday childcare as parents face £1,076 bill per child
Families paying for childcare over the six-week summer holiday now face a bill of £1,076 per child on average
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