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  Universal childcare 10 November 2004  
what can be learnt from the experience of other countries?

Alongside his pre-budget report due within the next month the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce a ten year strategy for childcare in the UK. This is part of the  government’s commitment to provide affordable childcare for all and nursery education more suited to parents various needs.

But issues surrounding the status of the childcare workforce, affordability and provision of enough places remain high.  Countries like Sweden, Norway and New Zealand have already implemented successful childcare policies and Jenni will be looking at what can be learnt from their experience.

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