Cost of school holiday childcare in Scotland soars as parents feel the pinch.
The cost of school holiday childcare in Scotland has shot up to £142.68 - a 7 per cent increase in one year, according to new stats.
In England, the average weekly holiday cost is £148.09, marking a 4 per cent annual increase. And in Wales, the typical weekly cost is £147.21, which is an 8 per cent annual increase andIt said that in Wales, a relatively high proportion of provision is delivered by the private, voluntary and independent sector, which has been significantly affected by cost pressures since the coronavirus pandemic.
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The report provides detail on childcare costs for children aged four to 14 years old. The costs quoted in the survey are average weekly holiday childcare costs based on full-time provision, defined as running for seven or more hours per day.
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