Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps her Department is taking to ensure more children receive support during their early years.”
Tabled: 15 July 2025Answered: 21 July 2025
Asked by
John Whitby
Labour — Derbyshire Dales
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
Our landmark strategy on giving every child the best start in life sets out plans to deliver Best Start family hubs to make access to early education easier and more affordable, and to improve quality in settings and reception classes. The strategy is backed by £1.5 billion over the next three years, and Government spending on the funded hours will reach £9 billion next year and will continue to rise over the Parliament.