Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides details of the Government’s “30 hours of free childcare” policy (known as the “extended entitlement”); this note is aimed primarily at constituents’ enquiries.
Childcare: "30 hours" of free childcare – eligibility, access codes and charges (England) (157KB PDF)
Please note that this paper is no longer being updated. It has been replaced by another Library briefing paper, Paying for childcare in England.
Childcare: "30 hours" of free childcare – eligibility, access codes and charges (England) (157KB PDF)
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.