The taskforce, which will consult with early years education and childcare experts, will be chaired by Liz Snape, the Deputy General Secretary of Unison, one of the UKs largest trade unions.
In her first major speech since her appointment in the role of shadow education secretary in July, Ms Rayner clearly set out Labour’s aims to ‘provide the care and support for every child to fulfil their potential, and to help parents back to work.’
She emphasised the importance of universal access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early years learning, as a major driver of social mobility.
‘Getting it right will improve the life chances of countless children across the country. That must be our mission.’
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