Pre-school Education: Finance
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the early years sector on reforming the funding model to improve sustainability and reduce bureaucracy.
Answered by Stephen Morgan
The early years sector was widely consulted as part of the development of the Best Start in Life strategy, published by the department on 7 July 2025. This close working relationship will continue as we deliver on our commitment to consulting with the sector on a set of changes to our approach to early years funding by summer 2026. We want to ensure that funding is distributed fairly, effectively and efficiently, reflecting the costs of delivery in different parts of the country, and supporting those children and areas that have higher levels of additional need.
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