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Is free childcare working?

5 Live listeners talk to Nicky Campbell.

Thousands more working parents in England will now be able to access up to 30 hours of free sessions per week during term time.

The government called the reforms a "landmark moment" for working families with children between 9 months and 4 years.

But there are concerns about staff recruitment and increasing demand for places at nurseries.

5 Live listeners got in touch to share their thoughts with Nicky Campbell.

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