Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 3 September 2024Answered: 9 September 2024

Asked by

Helen Hayes

LabourDulwich and West Norwood

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)

I thank my hon. Friend for all her hard work while in opposition on these important issues. This Government see early education as more than just childcare; it is central to our mission to give every child the best start in life. We recognise the inherited workforce challenges, in both recruitment and retention. In the coming weeks and months, this Government will set out plans for reform, beginning with a complete reset with the sector, so that the workforce feel supported and valued.