Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 103414

Childcare: Protection

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve safeguarding practices at (a) nurseries and (b) childcare centres.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The safety of our youngest children is our utmost priority, and the department continually monitors and strengthens safeguarding requirements across early years settings, including nurseries and childcare centres.In September 2025, we implemented changes ...

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