Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 40386
Primary Education: Children's Play
Tabled: 21 March 2025
Answered: 31 March 2025
Question
Oliver Ryan
Labour (Co-op) — Burnley
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure children in (a) key stage 1 and (b) key stage 2 have sufficient access to (i) high-quality play provision and (ii) adequate time for play at school.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellPlay is essential to development and learning for young children. This is recognised in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework, and schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes oppo...
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