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HANSARDEarly Years EducationThe IFS report published last year should be essential reading for everyone, especially those who have responsibility for nurturing and developing the next generation. The…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationThe whole purpose of investing in this area is to increase access for families generally. It is crucial that the information that the noble Baroness raises is disseminated to as…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationMy noble friend picks up on an area of enormous debate, including whether the approach that he suggested is indeed the best value for money. I am sure that there are occasions…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationMy Lords, evidence shows that more time in quality early education and childcare leads to better outcomes for children, including improved well-being, attainment and…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationThe noble Baroness picks up an important point. We know how important ages nought to five are in development, particularly of the brain, and going forward. As I said, the evidence…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI can assure the noble Baroness that her comments are fed into the process and that they are listened to.14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI have received information that we are hoping for completion by summer 2027, which is not quite a year but is not far off.14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI cannot give that exact information, other than to say that the consultation is starting, which means that it is going at pace. I understand the frustration and the need to get…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 31 and 32 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Barran. I start by welcoming the commitment to kinship care. It has not always been like…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI rise to speak to Amendments 44, 45 and 48, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Storey. I will pick up on some of the other issues, as they flow between the amendments. All these…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, we have heard the concerns raised by noble Lords in Committee, and in the other House, about ensuring that kinship local offers meet the needs of kinship families.…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will Amendment 18, which is in the name of my noble friend Lady Smith. This group covers minor and technical government amendments relating to data protection. These…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationThe right reverend Prelate’s question is pertinent. We know, for example, that a high percentage of prisoners in the prison system have very low literacy rates. It is crucial that…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I turn to the first group of amendments to this important Bill on Report. I thank noble Lords for their contributions. I start with a message of reassurance that this…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningOrder. Can the noble Lord wind up, please? He is already a minute over. If everyone takes an extra minute, the Minister will not have any time to sum up at the end.08 Jan 2026HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningI am very sorry to intervene again but, if every noble Lord and noble Baroness takes an extra minute, we are not going to get through this debate in time.08 Jan 2026HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningMy Lords, may I draw to everyone’s attention the fact that the timing in this debate is very tight? Could everyone please either go below five minutes or stick to the five…08 Jan 2026