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Nurseries

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 30 July 2024UIN 1438

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timetable is for the creation of an additional 3,000 nurseries.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

The department knows that high-quality early education and childcare is a crucial opportunity to transform life chances, yet too often it is unavailable or unaffordable.

To tackle this, the department will open an additional 3,000 nurseries through upgrading space in primary schools. The department will start delivering additional places as soon as possible, whilst also driving high and rising standards and better opportunities for every child. The department will work closely with schools, local authorities and private, voluntary and independent providers to help deliver new nursery places and the expansion in childcare entitlements.

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