Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 108038

Childminding

Tabled: 23 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a reduction in the number of experienced childminders on the availability of early years and out-of-school childcare places in the context of the expansio

Answer

Olivia Bailey

This department is taking a range of measures to support the financial sustainability of childminding businesses and other early years providers. From April 2026, local authorities will be required to pass at least 97% of their funding directly to provide...

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