Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 69172

Extended Services: Qualifications

Tabled: 18 July 2025
Answered: 31 July 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with Ofsted on allowing greater flexibility in recognising alternative qualifications for after-school childcare roles.

Answer

Stephen Morgan
The department has made no specific assessment of the impact of Ofsted qualification requirements on the sustainability of rural after school childcare providers. Before and after-school clubs can register with Ofsted on either or both the Early Years Reg...
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