Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 110547

Children's Play

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Question

Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the recommendations from The University of Manchester article entitled The right to play: making play a policy and practice priority published in September 2025.

Answer

Georgia Gould

Play is an essential part of children’s physical, social and cognitive development, as recognised in the ‘early years foundation stage’ statutory framework. It is for schools, governing bodies and academy trusts to ensure the school day includes opportuni...

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