Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 86889
School Day
Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Question
Amanda Hack
Labour — North West Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reduced school (a) break and (b) lunch times on the (i) wellbeing and (ii) social inclusion of (A) disabled pupils and (B) pupils with special
Answer
Georgia GouldThe department recognises that play is critical to children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This is reflected in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, which supports early years practitioners to design a rich curriculum that include...
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