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@Chalfie
Nurseries - you don't want loads of 16 - 24 on minimal wages. You want a mix. And the people doing those jobs want to grow and develop.
Otherwise you just end up in situations like school academies - where all the staff are freshly qualified and no experience. But cheap.
The promise of extra childcare was addressed a bit ago -
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/aug/27/uk-nurseries-30-hours-free-childcare-parents-providers-think-again
https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/news/2019/12/all-parties%E2%80%99-manifesto-pledges-will-lead-shortfall-early-years-funding
The main point is small business owners having to meet the increased cost of pensions, PAYE, wage increases, have to pass the costs on to consumers, consumers perhaps not having all the money they need to meet these costs. Isn't it?