Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104406
Pre-school Education: Standards
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to work with local authorities to improve safeguarding standards in early years settings.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe department works closely with local authorities to strengthen safeguarding standards across early years settings, including nurseries and childcare centres.Through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we are seeking to require the automatic invo...
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