Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 84998

Childcare

Tabled: 24 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the economic impact of improving access to childcare out of school hours.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The government has introduced free breakfast clubs in all primary schools which are 30 minutes before the school day. So far, the department has delivered 2.6 milli...

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