Written questions

Pre-school Education: Sleep

Commons · Question 103416 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 4 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Government has plans to increase levels of safe sleep regulations for babies in the Early years foundation stage statutory framework.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 4 Feb 2026

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which all early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidanceThe Early Years qualificati...