Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104400
Nurseries and Pre-school Education: Sleep
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 29 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 the adequacy of Ofsted's inspection framework to ensure nurseries and other early years settings enforce safe sleeping practices.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidance, which is available here: http...
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