Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 110646

Children: Protection

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 24 February 2026

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department plans to publish its review of safeguarding requirements in childcare nurseries.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The safety of our youngest children is our utmost priority, and we continually monitor and review safeguarding requirements for early years settings to make sure children are kept safe.In September 2025 the department implemented changes to the early year...

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