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Nurseries

Commons · Question 2969 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 6 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Rosena Allin-Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of supporting maintained nursery schools.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 6 Sep 2024

Maintained nursery schools (MNS) are a valuable part of early years provision. There are 381 MNS as at January 2024. They are predominantly located in disadvantaged areas. Additional supplementary funding is provided to local authorities for MNS in their ...