Develop standards for childcare which include developmental and educational goals, not just bricks and mortar regulations. Require registration of all childcare facilities and providers, including for over-6s, as the basis on which there can be positive engagement to enhance skills. Promote the registration of childminders, and awareness of the income disregard scheme, to provide a basis for positive engagement to enhance the quality of childminding.
negative towards the military, for example for decreasing military spending or disarmament