Written questions

Childcare

2026-07-09 · Department for Education · 17896 · Official question

Lee Pitcher

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy and affordability of childcare provision during school holidays; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that childcare costs do not prevent parents, parti

Answer

Improving the cost and availability of childcare is a priority for this government. Families can receive support with costs through Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit Childcare and the Flexible Support Fund. The government has committed over £600 millio...