IFS: Early years spending and the impact of inflation.

The article discusses the November 2022 Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report "Early Years Spending Update: The Impact of Inflation," which focuses on public spending on early childhood education and care in Great Britain. Topics explored include the recorded decline in public spending on childcare during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the outlook for inflation and consumer prices, and the possible increase in cost pressures being faced by childcare providers.