Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 86892
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 she has made of the role of play in supporting the (a) development and (b) learning of (i) children with special educational needs and disabilities and (ii) other children; and what steps her De
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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