Overview

• Families now face average bills of £1,076 per child for six weeks of summer holiday childcare, up 4% from last year.
• Holiday club fees average £179 per week, rising to £210 in Wales and falling to £168 in Scotland after a 4% annual increase.
• Childminder rates during the holidays average £234 per week nationwide, hitting £306 in inner London and £191 in the South West.
• Only 9% of local authorities in England can meet at least 75% of demand for children with special educational needs and disabilities during holidays, with none in the East Midlands, East of England or inner London.
• The Coram Family and Childcare charity is calling for increased government funding, provider support and an extension of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.