Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 42698

Childcare: Disadvantaged

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Mrs Elsie Blundell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure families from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to high quality childcare provision.

Answer

Stephen Morgan

The government’s Plan for Change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life. Low-income families, children with education, health and care plans and looked after children are eligible for 15 hours funded early education from age two unt...

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