Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 17896

Childcare

Tabled: 10 July 2026

Answered: 3 August 2026

Question

Lee Pitcher

Labour — Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy and affordability of childcare provision during school holidays; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that childcare costs do not prevent parents, parti

Answer

Paul Waugh

Improving the cost and availability of childcare is a priority for this government. Families can receive support with costs through Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit Childcare and the Flexible Support Fund. The government has committed over £600 millio...

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