Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 9 June 202609:30

Education Committee: Early Years: Improving Support for Children and Families

Committee hears from witnesses

The Education Committee will take oral evidence on early years support — childcare, nurseries, and family services for young children and parents. The inquiry examines how government policy and funding can better support families during the crucial early childhood period, with a focus on identifying gaps in the current system and options for improvement.

Early years policy affects millions of families and has long-term consequences for child development, parental employment, and social inequality. The evidence gathered will likely inform Labour's approach to childcare costs, workforce shortages in nurseries, and the integration of early education with broader family support services.

Education Social Care

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