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HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsMy Lords, Pearson has fully apologised for its failure to return the key stage 2 results on time and for the impact on schools, pupils and parents. The delay was unacceptable, but…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsMy noble friend raises several significant and important matters and explains that some schools have already broken up. We fully recognise the frustration and inconvenience this…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsWe enter into the review with full transparency, which is why we have set it up; it is absolutely crucial. We also recognise the delay, and I reassure the noble Lord that we have…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsMy noble friend is absolutely right: transition is important. Secondary schools do not rely on the SATs results immediately; they are used in a longer-term process. However, on…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsI thank the noble Lord for his timely comments. I reassure him that the delay was about technical issues with uploading the data, rather than the actual marking of the tests…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsI reassure the noble Earl that the department has given extra time. It is very conscious of the fact that teachers are looking forward to going on a break. By the end of the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsI always enjoy my conversations with my noble friend, particularly on matters such as this. I have a grandson who has just gone through key stage 2 SATs, and I know from…16 Jul 2026HANSARDKey Stage 2 Exam ResultsI will take away the noble Lord’s comments, quiz my noble friend the Minister in great depth, and we will reply to him in due course.16 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesMy Lords, we fully recognise the difficulties that families face in accessing the right support following a child’s autism diagnosis. In local areas, post-diagnostic support may…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesThe noble Baroness raises a very interesting point. One of the most important directions of travel is that we robustly increase capacity at a local level, to bring together all…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesI have heard the noble Lord speak about this many times, and I reassure him that there will not be a one-size-fits-all approach to this. It is vital to recognise that there are…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesThe figures that we are working from say that 270,701 people were waiting for an autism assessment in March 2026. We know that the average waiting time for assessments varies…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesIt will not come as any surprise to noble Lords that I support my noble friend completely on this. In those early days when the suspicion starts to arise, there is absolutely no…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesThe noble Lord raises an interesting point. At the moment, we are talking more openly and exchanging more information about what is actually happening because more people are…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesIt is a well-recognised fact that women bear the brunt of caring responsibilities, at whatever age they are presented. Raising awareness of this, making sure that it is understood…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesThe noble Lord touches on a particular obsession of mine. It is not just about the transition into adulthood, which is absolutely pivotal, but starts earlier than that and is…14 Jul 2026HANSARDAutism: Parenting Support ProgrammesI do not want to stand here and say that we have got things right. The system is broken and needs so much attention throughout. To pick up the noble Lord’s point about ICBs, the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 20 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 July.13 Jul 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, I think we have given the noble Lord a fair hearing. I ask him to bring his comments swiftly to a close so that we can get on with the business in hand today.08 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026.07 Jul 2026