Primary Education: Children's Play
Commons · Question 40386 · Tabled 21 Mar 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Oliver Ryan
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure children in (a) key stage 1 and (b) key stage 2 have sufficient access to (i) high-quality play provision and (ii) adequate time for play at school.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 31 Mar 2025
Play is essential to development and learning for young children. This is recognised in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, and schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes oppo...