Childcare Costs Just Got HALVED — Here’s What Nobody’s Telling You

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<p>Childcare in this country just changed. Permanently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>New government data shows that the cost of a full-time nursery place for a child under two has DROPPED by 52% in just two years — from £305/week to £149/week. Families are saving an average of £8,000 a year per child. Half a million households are now receiving 30 hours of funded childcare. And nearly a third of parents say they’ve been able to increase their working hours as a direct result.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Marvyn breaks down:</p><p>• The exact numbers from the 2026 Coram Report</p><p>• What “funded hours,” “term-time,” and “SENCO” actually mean for your family</p><p>• The 4 structural moves government is making beyond the headline</p><p>• Why childcare cost is a gatekeeping mechanism — and who it locks out</p><p>• 5 questions every parent (and especially every dad) needs to sit with</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whether you’re paying nursery fees right now, thinking about starting a family, or employing people who are — this one’s for you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sources: DfE / Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>🔗 Full stats and glossary in the show notes below.</p><br><p>The Marvyn Harrison Podcast</p><p>Subscribe. Share. Stay informed.</p><p>The Marvyn Harrison Podcast: culture, identity and fatherhood, hosted by the founder of Dope Black Dads.</p><br><p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvynHarrison</p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast/id1456522027</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cIh6ejnk3lUUVhqSKzPUS</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvynharrisonpodcast</p><p>Partnerships and sponsorship: marvyn@belovd.agency</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>