Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Friday, 31 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Primary Education: Chess
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what lessons her Department has learned from the experience of the Strengthening Chess in Primary Schools grant made in the 2023-24 financial year.
- Answer
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My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced £1.5 million in funding from 2026 to support participation in chess, which includes funding for chess in schools. The department will reflect upon insights gathered from the strengthening chess in primary schools grant in developing arrangements for use of the new funding. Further details will be announced in due course.
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- 2024-26
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- Finance Primary education Chess
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- Yes
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