Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 72406

Nurseries: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 October 2025

Question

Cameron Thomas

IndependentTewkesbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in nursery fees on the finances of families with nursery-age children.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
In 2025/26, the department plans to provide over £8 billion for the early years entitlements as we roll out their expansion. This represents an additional £2 billion compared to 2024/25.The government’s roll out of an expansion to the funded hours of chil...

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