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Early learning and childcare video transcript: Stephen Boyle, Auditor General
The Scottish Government and its partners worked well to increase early learning and childcare hours. 
But the sector is fragile. 
There are issues with funding and staffing. And this in the future might limit the flexibility and choice on offer for families. 
Ministers now need to determine if the policy has actually improved the lives of children and their parents and carers. But this task has become harder as a consequence of the pandemic.
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