Childcare: Lone Parents
Lords · Question HL13654 · Tabled 16 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bird
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any geographical disparities in the availability of funded childcare places; and what steps they are taking to target support towards single parents living in areas where a lack of provisio
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 30 Jan 2026
In 2026/27, we expect to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements, more than doubling annual public investment in the early years sector compared to 2023/24, as we have successfully rolled out the expansion of government-funded childcare...