Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 119179

Pre-school Education: Staff

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of staffing capacity in early years settings.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

The early years workforce is at the heart of our mission to give every child the best start in life and deliver the Plan for Change. The department has seen strong growth in the workforce so far, with early years provision delivered by an estimated 353,70...

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