Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 119177
Nurseries: Essex
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 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 the availability of nursery places in Essex.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe department continually monitors the sufficiency of childcare in Essex.Under Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities are responsible for ensuring that the provision of childcare is sufficient to meet the requirements of parents in their ...
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