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 ...