Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 111564
Pre-school Education: Staff
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help support recruitment and retention of early years staff in rural areas, including consideration of travel costs, wage supplements, and shared staffing models.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe Best Start in Life strategy lays the foundation for long-term improvements to recruitment and retention in early years. The department is building a stronger, more skilled workforce to meet rising demand through new routes into the workforce, targeted...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 111564) →