Written questions

Pre-school Education

Commons · Question 60796 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of learning through play in early years education.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 25 Jun 2025

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards and requirements that all early years providers must follow to ensure every child has the best start in life and is prepared for school. The framework is clear that children le...