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 Bailey
The 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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