Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 110584

Childminding: Taxation

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Mike Martin

Liberal DemocratTunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing Making Tax Digital at the same time as removing the wear and tear allowance on childminders.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The 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 provider...

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