Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 73896

Childcare: Finance

Tabled: 1 September 2025

Answered: 3 October 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing monthly start dates for the 30 hours funded childcare scheme.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The government’s Plan for Change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life, breaking the link between background and opportunity.Children become eligible for an early education and childcare place from 1 September, 1 January or 1 April...

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