Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 106238
Childminding: East Sussex
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support the financial sustainability of childminding roles in (a) East Sussex and (b) Lewes constituency.
Answer
Olivia BaileyIt is the department’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life.From April 2026, local authorities will be required to pass at least 97% of their fu...
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