Written questions

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 ...