Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

What steps she is taking to increase the number of school-based nursery places.

Tabled: 10 June 2025Answered: 16 June 2025

Asked by

Chris Bloore

LabourRedditch

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)

School-based nurseries are a key part of delivering on our plan for change by making high-quality early years education more accessible and affordable, so that every child gets the best start in life. At the spending review, we announced almost £370 million for school-based nurseries, on top of the £37 million already awarded to schools. The Tories left a childcare pledge without a plan, but this Labour Government are delivering on promises made to families, saving working parents up to £7,500 a year.