Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 86890
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 guidance her Department provides to schools on ensuring that reductions in (a) break and (b) lunch times do not disproportionately impact (i) disabled pupils and (ii) pupils with special educational needs.
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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