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HANSARDSchools: Arts TeachingI assure the noble Lord that the national plan introduced in 2011 will be refreshed. Unfortunately, due to Covid, that and the development of the model curriculum for key stages 1…22 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools: Arts TeachingMy Lords, in relation to music, one of the things in establishing the national plan and the hubs was that they would help in music practitioner training. An important thing we…22 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools: Arts TeachingMy Lords, dance is included in PE, which we have promoted particularly in primary education through the £320 million PE premium. However, the noble Baroness is correct that dance…22 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools: Arts TeachingMy Lords, unfortunately I do not have a timeframe for when the national plan will be refreshed. Although the noble Lord is correct that there is mention in the guidance about not…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, children in reception will be part of that catch-up provision. Every year there is a £60 million supplementary grant to the 389 maintained nursery schools. As I outlined…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, apprenticeships are indeed a valuable opportunity for many young people. The ASK programme—apprenticeship support and knowledge—equips teachers to make sure that young…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, I assure the noble Lord that Covid recovery is of course a cross-government priority. In relation to housing matters, he will be aware that the working families tax…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, along with the catch-up package, it was announced that schools will be equipped with Teach First summer school resources and that £7 million will go towards holiday…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate has stolen my thunder. We have indeed announced a £96 million package to support the FE sector, and we recognise that more than 200,000 16…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, we have seen a welcome increase in the standard of early years provision over recent years, particularly in disadvantaged areas. Some 96% are good or outstanding. As I…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, it is obviously not yet possible to know the full impact of the pandemic on social mobility in this country. However, since 2010, the attainment gap between pupils on…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, I am grateful for early notification of the noble Lord’s question because I had slight trouble hearing it. As I outlined, numerous support schemes have been available to…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, as I have outlined, the quantity and quality of provision in disadvantaged areas have been improving. Many of the maintained nursery schools that I mentioned are in…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, I do not recognise the outline of the response that the noble Lord gave. The Government’s response to the pandemic has been comprehensive and they are responding sector…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, the quality of employment for young people has been a priority for this Government. That is why we have seen the development of high-quality apprenticeships and £2,000…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, the education sector is made up of a number of different types of providers, and early years providers are businesses, except for the maintained nursery sector. I am…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, as part of the skills recovery package, the Chancellor announced £100 million to support young people who want a high-value level 2 or 3 qualification where there might…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, the preschool sector plays a vital role in educating our youngest children. We understand that this is a challenging time for many businesses and we will continue to…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Childcare SectorMy Lords, in addition to what I outlined about the early years entitlement continuing to be paid in the autumn term of this year, many of these businesses have been able to take…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityMy Lords, the Government are committed to levelling up opportunity across the country. The £1 billion catch-up package announced on 19 June is designed to tackle the impact of…21 Jul 2020