Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 67743

Pre-School Education

Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Vikki Slade

Liberal DemocratMid Dorset and North Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to reduce space requirements for children under two years of age in early years education settings.

Answer

Stephen Morgan
We are currently considering the feedback to the department’s consultation on the use of ‘free flow’ outdoor space for children aged two years and above in early years settings.