Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 123055
Childcare: Finance
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 7 April 2026
Question
David Smith
Labour — North Northumberland
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what capital funding is available to increase the number of childcare places in settings that are already at capacity, including those operating within primary schools.
Answer
Olivia BaileyHigh-quality early years education is central to our mission to break down barriers to opportunity, give every child the best possible start in life, and is essential to our Plan for Change. This government is boosting availability and access through the ...
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