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 McKinnell
Play 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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