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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Minister said that the rollout of the multi-agency child protection teams would not be complete until the end of 2027 and called on the House not to “slam the brakes on”.…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank the Minister for that response. She has been reassuring both on the care that is going to be taken over the statutory guidance for information sharing—I hope my amendment…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will respond briefly, given the hour. Amendment 28, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Storey, concerns implementing a government child neglect strategy, and I absolutely…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI open by thanking the Minister for those final remarks, particularly in relation to kinship leave and the school census. The Government have acknowledged that the kinship rules…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Storey, for asking that question as it was the one I was going to start with, so that was perfect, and I thank the Minister again for her remarks. I…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI beg to move.14 Jan 2026HANSARDSexual Harassment in Educational SettingsMy Lords, what impact does the Minister think that access to social media for children under 16 has on these behaviours in school?12 Jan 2026HANSARDGirls: Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsI very much welcome the reference by the noble Baroness, Lady Hunter, to women in engineering. I heard recently that one of the best predictors of economic growth can be seen in…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPreschool Children: Digital TechnologyMy Lords, I very much welcome the Minister’s comments about producing guidance for parents and early years settings in this area. Could she clarify the timing of that appearing…18 Dec 2025HANSARDFree School MealsMy Lords, in addition to worrying about how to fund free school meals, the Minister will be aware that there are concerns emerging about the funding of future teacher pay awards…16 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, it is a privilege to contribute to this important debate. I will confine my remarks to the Budget announcement on funding for special educational needs and disabilities,…04 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND Budget FundingI thank the Minister for that Answer. On this side of the House, we genuinely wish the Government every success with their work on the reforms to the special educational needs…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND Budget FundingTo ask His Majesty’s Government how the commitment to fund SEND budgets centrally as announced in the Budget will affect mainstream school budgets.03 Dec 2025HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Emergency AccommodationMy Lords, I absolutely agree with the Minister that refuges have provided literally life-saving services. Does she agree with me that in 2025, it is not okay any more to expect…26 Nov 2025HANSARDDyscalculiaThe Curriculum and Assessment Review made a recommendation for a diagnostic maths test in year 8; my understanding is that the Government have not accepted that. Can the Minister…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTeachers: Music, Drama, Art and Design, and DanceMy Lords, I will follow on from the question from the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty. Before I do so, the Minister was very quick, as ever, to criticise the previous Government and…17 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords, I start by acknowledging the work of Professor Becky Francis and her expert advisory team on this very important and detailed review. They were set clear criteria, which…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThey will get 20 minutes. To take one example of curriculum change and how to spot misinformation, as Daisy Christodoulou wrote in her recent blog on the Pacific Northwest tree…10 Nov 2025HANSARDProtection of Children Codes of PracticeMy Lords, I apologise: I came to listen to this debate from the steps of the throne, but the more I listened, the more I thought I would make a very short contribution. I join…30 Oct 2025