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HANSARDSchoolchildren: SwimmingMy noble friend is always clever at turning a question to his advantage. I will simply say that I absolutely know, as I think he does, the significance that this Government place…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchoolchildren: SwimmingWell done to the noble Baroness: I am rather more a floater than a swimmer, it would be fair to say. She is right that last June the Prime Minister announced a new national…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchoolchildren: SwimmingThe noble Lord is right that it is already the case that in the strengthened RSHE guidance we have increased the focus on water safety. We have the opportunity, in the review that…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, in moving Motion A, I shall also speak to Motions A1, A2, D and D1. In this group, we will debate amendments on restricting social media for under-16s, digital literacy…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillYes, I will undertake to do that. I think it is interesting that that type of question is exactly the reason why the use of what will become statutory guidance is a more…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 41B, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 41C.20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, on Motions A, A1 and A2, the Government, as I think I made clear in opening this debate, recognise the concerns raised in this House and the strength of feeling among…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I have already spoken to Motion C. I beg to move. Motion C1 (as an amendment to Motion C)20 Apr 2026HANSARDSchoolchildren: SwimmingMy ministerial responsibilities do not quite stretch to adults and swimming. However, it is a very fair point and, as we have discussed in response to this Question, I will…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, several noble Lords have spoken in this small debate. I particularly welcome the noble Lord, Lord Gove, to the consideration of the Bill. I am not sure that he…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 102 in respect of which the Commons have insisted on their disagreement, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 102C to…20 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, in moving Motion B, I shall speak also to Motions B1, C and C1. In this group, we will debate amendments relating to school uniforms and admissions. Motion B relates to…20 Apr 2026HANSARDWarwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026I start by thanking noble Lords for their contributions and questions. I will endeavour to answer them and to get the SIs in the right order as I do so. Before I turn to the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDWarwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026We could argue about the figures but, in the academic year 2025-2026, it was the case that the Government made a small cut to the adult skills fund in the very challenging fiscal…15 Apr 2026HANSARDWarwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026Much of what we will be talking about in the next parliamentary Session will obviously relate to special educational needs and disability funding and provision in schools, both in…15 Apr 2026HANSARDWarwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026I am pleased to have the opportunity to ask the Committee to consider these three instruments together today: the Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMasculinity and Misogyny in SchoolsThe noble Lord makes an important point. This needs to be tackled outside school, as well as inside. That is why the DfE has worked jointly with DSIT to design, test and launch a…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMasculinity and Misogyny in SchoolsMy Lords, misogyny has no place in our society or in our schools. The NASUWT survey is deeply concerning and underscores why delivering on the freedom from violence 10-year…15 Apr 2026HANSARDWarwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026. Relevant document: 54th Report from the Secondary Legislation…15 Apr 2026HANSARDBuckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026. Relevant document: 54th Report from the Secondary Legislation…15 Apr 2026