Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Asser and John Whitby

Monday 21st July 2025 Commons Chamber

[James Asser (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab)]

7. What steps she is taking to increase the number of children meeting the early learning goals.

[John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (Lab)]

22. What steps her Department is taking to ensure more children receive support during their early years.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)]

Our landmark strategy on giving every child the best start in life sets out plans to deliver Best Start family hubs to make access to early education easier and more affordable, and to improve quality in settings and reception classes. The strategy is backed by £1.5 billion over the next three years, and Government spending on the funded hours will reach £9 billion next year and will continue to rise over the Parliament.