Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 106667

Pre-school Education: Sleep

Tabled: 19 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

David Baines

LabourSt Helens North

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when the changes to the EYFS to include safer sleep will be laid as a statutory instrument.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which early years providers are required to follow, includes a requirement for babies to be placed down to sleep in line with the latest government safety guidance here: https://www.nhs.uk/condi...

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