questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is she taking to address waiting lists and delayed start dates for nursery placements.
answerText: The department continually monitors the sufficiency of childcare in Essex. The number of places on Ofsted’s Early Years Register in Essex rose by 4% (or 1,500) from 37,400 as at 31 December 2024 to 38,900 as at 31 December 2025.The department has regular ...
heading: Nurseries: Waiting Lists