Written Statement·Commons·Department for Education·HCWS1429
School-Based Nursery Capital Grant Outcomes
23 March 2026
Olivia Bailey
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Early Education
Labour
Statement
Early education is one of the most powerful drivers of a child’s future life chances. The earliest years shape children’s development, confidence and wellbeing, and we know that those who start school already behind their peers face a much harder journey ...