Charities say the costs of holiday childcare is yet another burden on top of soaring petrol and food bills.
And while there are charities offering free childcare, she says it is not practical for parents who work a full day.Her sons, aged five and eight, are currently attending a sports camp on Mondays, which costs £40 per child. On the other two days, she relies on family and friends to look after the children while she works.
New research from childcare charity Coram finds that amid the cost-of-living crisis, holiday childcare costs have risen by 5% in the last year and childcare over the summer costs more than double what parents pay during term time.Image source,Rising childcare costs are an additional burden for families facing soaring petrol and food costs
While the two are not directly comparable, as parents are paying for more hours during the holidays, the sharp rise in costs outside of term time will only add to pressures on household budgets. "Many parents, particularly mothers, will have no choice but be locked out of work altogether or struggle to pay for basic necessities such as food or rent," said Ellen Broome, managing director of Coram Family and Childcare.
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