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Pre-school Education: Finance

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 22 May 2026UIN 1426

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress she has made on the commitment to review early years funding, including national funding formulae, and consult the sector on changes by summer 2026; and when the consultation will launch.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

We remain committed to engaging closely with stakeholders and launching the early years funding consultation in line with our stated timeframe of summer 2026. Further details on the date of publication will be confirmed in due course.

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