Childcare: Blackpool North and Cleveleys | Department for Education | Written Answers In the government’s Spring Budget 2023, the Chancellor announced transformative reforms to childcare for parents, children and the economy.
Pre-school Education: Allergies | Department for Education | Written Answers The early years foundation stage framework (EYFS) sets the standards that all registered early years providers in England must meet for the
Funded Childcare | Commons debates We are in monthly contact with local authorities and at least monthly contact with providers about this.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates The hon. Lady cites the figures for September 2025, not for April.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates I hope Charlotte and Persephone enjoy their nursery provision here, which I am sure is among the 96% of early years providers that are good
Funded Childcare | Commons debates We certainly support state-maintained nurseries, which play a vital role in the sector. I would be delighted to meet the hon.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates I thank my hon. Friend, who has also done a lot to champion the sector and to raise awareness of the challenge it faces.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates We set our rates by conducting a survey of 10,000 providers, in order to understand the costs they face and set the rates accordingly.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates Yes, and I hope that the hon. Lady will do so. We have taken an extra-cautious approach on this.
Funded Childcare | Commons debates I set out in my statement the additional money that we had given to the sector in the last financial year and this one to help it to meet th