Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 15145
Pre-school Education: Teachers
Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled £4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries, published on 11 June 2026, what criteria were used to select the local authority areas
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe early years teacher recognition payments supports the government’s priorities to grow and strengthen the workforce and contribute to our long-term ambition to have an early years teacher in every nursery setting. We recognise the vital contribution of...
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