Competition and Markets Authority

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a July 2026 market study into early years education and childcare services in England, to assess whether the sector is working well for families, providers and the wider economy. Click the button below to read the NUC’s submitted response to the consultation.

Individual childminders and other early education professionals can share their views with the CMA before 26 July 2026 at: https://connect.cma.gov.uk/consultations/professionals-providers-childcare-services/