Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 123503
Pre-school Education: Finance
Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 7 April 2026
Question
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of early years funding rates in helping to ensure the financial sustainability of pre-school and nursery settings.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe government expects to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements in 2026/27, more than doubling annual public investment in the early years sector compared to 2023/24, as a result of successfully rolling-out the expansion of government...
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