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HANSARDInitial Teacher TrainingI cannot speak accurately for what went before but I know the noble Lord will accept that this has been an incredibly disrupted time. I am sure that, had we delayed the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationThe noble Lord is absolutely right to condemn the abuse many academics—women in particular—have suffered recently. The Government are clear that any restriction of lawful speech…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationUniversities have long-standing duties in relation to freedom of speech in law. They have to balance those with their duties under the Equality Act and other bits of legislation.…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationI say to the noble Lord that reassurances to trans people were clear in the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling, which I referred to in my response to my noble friend Lady…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationI point my noble friend towards the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling that held that “gender-critical” beliefs that do not seek to “destroy the rights” of trans people can…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationI am happy to share my noble friend’s suggestion with the Secretary of State, but I know that he would also support the independence and autonomy of universities. The Government…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationThe noble and right reverend Lord makes a good point. I am sure that he will have seen the letter written by over 200 academics that was published in the Sunday Times last month,…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationI reassure the noble Baroness that the appointment, like all processes, will follow the public appointments procedures, which I hope will have the confidence of every Member of…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationMy Lords, the Office for Students informed the Department for Education on 11 November that it has decided to open an investigation into whether the University of Sussex has met…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationThe noble Baroness is absolutely right: there should be a safe and inclusive environment. The right to freedom of speech is not absolute and certainly does not include the right…16 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationThe noble Baroness is absolutely right. The Government have been crystal clear about their view on these issues. We have heard today about the investigation on the part of the…16 Nov 2021HANSARDSchool Admissions Code 2021My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Lucas for the welcome he gave at the beginning of this debate and the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee for its consideration of the…09 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesAs my noble friend knows, teacher quality is the single biggest determinant of pupil outcomes within a school. She is right that it is vital we recruit the best and brightest…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesThe noble Baroness will be aware that starting salaries for teachers were increased last year by 5.5%. As I have already said, our commitment to starting salaries of £30,000…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesThe right reverend Prelate makes a good point. We are investing £20 million to provide practitioners in pre-reception settings with access to high-quality training to raise their…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesI am very happy to check what data we have on the longevity, if that is the right word, of teachers from different disciplines. Certainly, in preparing for this Question and…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesThe department is very open to testing and exploring new ideas. I will take that back and discuss it with colleagues. We are seeing a lot of good practice, particularly in some of…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesAs we know, the list for teachers is a very long one, and all the things that the noble Lord mentions are important. But we also know that, without the basic skills of literacy…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesI do not accept the noble Viscount’s assertion that this is going to be seen as a further burden for teachers. We consulted extensively on the early career framework; it has been…03 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesMy Lords, retention of early career teachers is a priority. About 20% of teachers leave the profession in the first two years after qualifying. We have addressed this through…03 Nov 2021