Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104099

Children's Play

Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of whether pupils’ access to high-quality play opportunities during the school day varies by a) school funding levels, b) geographic location or c) deprivation, and what steps are b

Answer

Georgia Gould
No assessment has been made of whether pupils’ access to high-quality play opportunities during the school day varies by school funding levels, geographic location or deprivation.Schools are expected to organise the school day and school week in the best ...
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