Back to the classroom for pupils with a D in English Mr Gove's announcement coincides with a speech to be made by Nick Clegg to herald the introduction of free child care to tens of thousands more two-year-olds. From this month, toddlers from more disadvantaged homes will be offered free care. The Deputy Prime Minister says many children are already too far behind when they start school. The Government is investing £534 million this year to provide child care for 130,000 two-year-olds from this week, rising to £760 million in 2014-15.