Written questions

Childcare and Pre-School Education

Commons · Question 69490 · Tabled 21 Jul 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 1 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of early years and childcare provision in areas experiencing significant housing development.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 1 Sep 2025

It is this government’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change. In 2025/26, we plan to provide over £8 billi...