Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 69489

Pre-school Education: Finance

Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 1 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the early years sector on reforming the funding model to improve sustainability and reduce bureaucracy.

Answer

Stephen Morgan
The early years sector was widely consulted as part of the development of the Best Start in Life strategy, published by the department on 7 July 2025. This close working relationship will continue as we deliver on our commitment to consulting with the sec...

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