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30 hours childcare: Government rolls out funded places for Birmingham families

Working parents in Birmingham can now access 30 hours a week of funded childcare from the term after their child turns nine months until school. Ministers say it will save about £7,500 a year per child and boost work hours. The offer runs for 38 weeks a year, with flexible options to stretch across 52. Sector groups welcome the move but warn about staffing, places, and funding rates.