Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 87087

Childcare

Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Saqib Bhatti

ConservativeMeriden and Solihull East

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take to assess the adequacy of the accessibility to parents of recent childcare announcements made by her Department.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
In 2025/26, the department plans to provide over £8 billion for the early years entitlements, an additional £2 billion compared to 2024/25, saving eligible families who use their full entitlement £7,500 a year on average. The government will provide an ad...

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