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Commons · Question 84998 · Tabled 24 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of improving access to childcare out of school hours.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 11 Nov 2025

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The government has introduced free breakfast clubs in all primary schools which are 30 minutes before the school day. So far, the department has delivered 2.6 milli...