Written questions

Holiday Play Schemes: Finance

2026-06-03 · Department for Education · 6881 · Official question

James Naish

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to work with local authorities to extend one-to-one support funding to include holiday clubs.

Answer

The government is committed to improving access to childcare for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This financial year, the department has provided £12.9 million to strengthen local authorities’ capacity...