Pre-school Education: Primary Education
Commons · Question 106679 · Tabled 19 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Manuela Perteghella
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 1 on children’s wellbeing.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 27 Jan 2026
The department recognises that moving between key stages can be challenging for some children, and that children’s experience of school can significantly impact their attendance, attainment and wellbeing.This government is committed to giving every child ...