where is the childcare for a 14 year old that cannot be left alone?
No after school provision for this group, and child minders aren’t interested/equipped for this either.” We echo the statement published yesterday by the Work and Pensions Committee: “We are concerned about the Government’s plans to exempt only parents who are entitled to claim Carers’ Allowance from the requirement for lone parents to work. The proposal does not reflect the reality for families with disabled children, particularly those with the most sick and vulnerable children. Lone parents of disabled children should receive every support to help them to work, but a broader definition is needed for those exempt from the requirement to work. We recommend that the Government engages in further deliberation on this matter with the relevant stakeholders and seriously consider a wider group for exemption. (Paragraph 240)” Extended Schools Are Not A Viable Option For Home Educators We know that extended schools form the backbone of the Government’s plans for childcare. “The Government ha
