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Pre-School Education

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 23 July 2025UIN 67743

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to reduce space requirements for children under two years of age in early years education settings.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

We are currently considering the feedback to the department’s consultation on the use of ‘free flow’ outdoor space for children aged two years and above in early years settings.

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