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HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, a number of family hubs are already in operation but the department has just finished procurement for a national centre for family hubs as part of the £14 million…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, we are committed to help all children, including those with genetic disorders, to recover from the impact of lost learning during the pandemic. Following the most recent…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, it is indeed correct that some of the learning lost has been greatest for those with special educational needs and disabilities. That was one of the reasons why, during…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, first, I thank those who contributed to the debate following Her Majesty’s gracious Speech, when we first discussed this Bill. I also thank noble Lords who attended the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, the noble Baroness is correct that during the periods of lockdown the pressure on these families was immense. Parliament has passed legislation—in 2011, I…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, noble Lords are wanting to put me in touch with my colleagues at the Department of Health today. I will take back that request, but I repeat that one of the key visions…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, as I understand it, this is the second most prevalent genetic disorder after Down’s syndrome. I will take back to colleagues at the Department of Health the request as…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.15 Jun 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions today; I appreciate the expert knowledge that they bring and the many passionate speeches. As the noble Baroness, Lady…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, the noble Lord is correct that early years and language development were greatly affected during the lockdowns. That is one reason why early-years settings were kept…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, we work closely with them because of the nature of the work involved in EHCPs, and we cannot underestimate the effects of this period. During Mental Health Awareness…15 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, the department funds a range of voluntary organisations through the £42 million that helps, for example, to deliver whole-school SEND, as well as providing support…15 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryThe noble Baroness is indeed correct that getting these partnerships right is important. We often see that the engagement is more strategic when it is between secondary…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryI assure the noble Baroness that there is absolutely no intention to have a battle with teachers at all. It is children first and foremost who we all need to focus on at the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryWe will have to beg to differ on international comparisons; I believe I have comprehensively explained our view of those comparisons. As I said, there will be a review of the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryOn technological advance, I will be in front of noble Lords next week talking about schools and post-16 education, which is part of the Government’s skills policy. As I previously…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryI am pleased to assure the noble Lord that this third chunk of money for tutoring is being distributed in a different way. One reason is as he outlined. Some £579 million will go…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryMy Lords, I repeat the thanks of the Government to Sir Kevan for his work. Actually, there is great scrutiny of this—this is the second opportunity that noble Lords have had to…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her support for the fact that the training of teachers is important. We have outlined in this package considerable support for them, and…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryThe noble Baroness is correct. There is evidence of loss, particularly for reception and year 1 and in the early years before that. Within the teaching section of this education…08 Jun 2021