Question follow-through · 117074

Children's Play: Curriculum

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer of 13th February 2026 to question 105615 on play based pedagogy, if her Department will consider the potential benefits of continuing play-based pedagogy beyond the Early Years Foundation

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
2 Mar 2026
Target answer date
4 Mar 2026
Answer
23 Mar 2026 · 21 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 2 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer of 13th February 2026 to question 105615 on play based pedagogy, if her Department will consider the potential benefits of continuing play-based pedagogy beyond the Early Years Foundation

  2. 4 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Curriculum and Assessment Review considered the extent to which the curriculum and the assessment system in England is fit for purpose and meeting the needs of children and young people. The government’s response set out key reforms to the national cu...

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