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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Tom Hayes
Monday 9th December 2024

(2 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tom Hayes Portrait Tom Hayes (Bournemouth East) (Lab)
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I was delighted to spend Friday afternoon with Cats Whiskers day nursery and earlier this year, I visited Tops day nursery, which is ranked ninth in the Department’s top 100 apprenticeship employees. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to increase the number and quality of childcare apprenticeships?

Bridget Phillipson Portrait Bridget Phillipson
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I pay tribute to the providers in my hon. Friend’s constituency for their work. We want to see great careers right across the early years sector from apprenticeships all the way up to graduate level. I will happily meet him to discuss that further.