Quality of early years education up for debate in the Lords

Debate

The topic was put forward by Baroness Andrews (Labour), former trustee of Kids in Museums and the National Literary Trust.

This was a general debate. During these, members put their experience to good use to explore current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.     

Contributing members

Members speaking in the debate included:

• Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green), former governor of Netley Primary School
• Baroness Kidron (Crossbench), founder of Into Film and campaigner on protecting children online
• Baroness Twycross (Labour), Lords oppostion spokesperson for education
• Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat), former primary school headteacher.

Baroness Barran (Conservative), Minister for the School System in the Department for Education, responded on behalf of the government.

Catch up

Watch and read the debate  

Find out more about the issues discussed: catch up on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Further information

Find out more about the issues to be discussed in the House of Lords Library briefing.

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