Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 95253
Children's Play
Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of including breaktime quality indicators within a) school wellbeing and b) inspection frameworks.
Answer
Georgia GouldPlay is an essential part of a child’s development and learning, as recognised in the early years foundation stage statutory framework. Schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes opportunities for soc...
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