Written questions by Collier.

What assessment she has made of the potential risks associated with schools and school staff taking responsibility for healthcare activities instructed by health professionals, such as clinical and liability risks.

Awaiting answer.

Whether her Department plans to review the system of applications for government-funded childcare in order to allow parents to submit applications outside of term time.

It is the department’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change.Children become eligible for the working parent entitlement from 1 Sept, 1 Jan or 1 April, the term after they reach the relevant age and meet relevant eligibility criteria.Termly deadlines enable local authorities and childcare providers to better plan and ensure sufficient early years places are available for parents each term, as there are clear periods for when children are likely to enter into a place.Through the Childcare and Early Education Review, the department will look at how to improve access to early education and care, making the system simpler for families.

When she plans to answer Question 112455 on Teachers: Workplace Pensions from the Rt hon. Member for Burton and Uttoxeter.

The response to Written Parliamentary Question 112455 was published on 20 March 2026.

What steps she is taking to shorten the time taken to issue Remediable Service Statements to members of the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme.

The department is working closely with the scheme administrator to process Remediable Service Statements (RSSs) as quickly and efficiently as possible. Several factors have affected the original delivery timeline, including technical dependencies, regulatory requirements, coordination with external partners and preparation for a transition of contractor.The department continues to monitor progress and is working closely with the scheme administrator to streamline processes and introduce automation where possible. Any pension adjustments arising from members’ choices will be backdated with interest to ensure members are not financially disadvantaged.The administrator will keep affected members informed of revised timelines through established channels, including My Pension Online and its website. The latest update is available at: https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/news/public-news/2025/11/timeline-for-sending-out-remediable-service-statements-rss.aspx.As responsibility for this work transitions to the new administrator of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme in summer 2026, the department is working with the new administrator to finalise the timeline for issuing all RSSs. Once the timeline is confirmed, it will be communicated to relevant members.