Covid-19: Education Settings

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:42 pm on 6 July 2021.

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Photo of Sarah Owen Sarah Owen Opposition Whip (Commons) 1:42, 6 July 2021

Early years providers and nurseries—such as the fantastic Grasmere nursery in Luton North, which I had the pleasure of visiting recently—are a vital part of our education system. Although primary and secondary schools have been compensated for some of their covid costs, nurseries have not had a single penny of the costs incurred during the pandemic reimbursed. Why are nurseries always an afterthought for this Government? Will this unfairness be rectified? If not, why not?