8+ hour, 22+ min ago  (130+ words) Responding to the Coram Family and Childcare's annual survey, Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association's Children, Young People and Families Committee, said: "The free hours childcare scheme has been crucial in helping parents afford childcare. "However, councils…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (153+ words) Responding to a Public Accounts Committee report which warns the Government's SEND reforms have left unanswered questions on home-to-school transport and council deficits, Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association's Children, Young People and Families Committee, said:" "It…...