Mon, 10 Nov 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 'Jersey isn't as family-friendly as it should be'

Parents say a lack of affordable childcare and the high cost of living can be a struggle.

* Average childcare fees in Jersey are almost 50% higher than in England.
* A survey of parents found that 95% of those asked thought childcare was too expensive.
* The government has announced plans to introduce an additional 15 free hours of nursery care per week for two-year-olds, but parents and nursery staff have expressed concerns that it will not be enough.
* Parents are struggling with the high cost of living in Jersey, which is continuing to rise with inflation at 2.8%.
* Families are having to sacrifice experiences that could support a child's development, such as school trips or extracurricular activities.
* The government has introduced several measures to make lives better for families in Jersey, including increased support for the nursery sector and plans to publish a new play strategy.
* A community network offering support groups, workshops, and meetups for parents and caregivers has been launched by two mothers in response to the lack of support from the government.
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