Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 23463

Childcare: Staff

Tabled: 24 April 2024
Answered: 2 May 2024

Question

Bridget Phillipson

LabourHoughton and Sunderland South

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the National Audit Office's value for money report entitled Preparations to extend early years entitlements for working parents in England on the expansion of government funded childcare, publ

Answer

Under Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities are responsible for ensuring that the provision of childcare is sufficient to meet the requirements of parents in their area. The department has regular contact with each local authority in Engl...

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