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HANSARDEducationWe want to ensure that as we reduce GCSE exam time by 10%, we do so, together with the regulator, in a way that maintains the validity and integrity of the system. There are a…18 Nov 2025HANSARDEducationWe want to ensure that as we reduce GCSE content by 10%, we do so, together with the regulator, in a way that maintains the validity and integrity of the system. There are a range…18 Nov 2025HANSARDSchool FundingPublication of provisional funding allocations for mainstream schools and local authorities in 2026-27, through the schools, high needs and central school services national…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSafeguarding ChildrenThe whole country remembers with profound sadness the tragic murder of Sara Sharif by her father and stepmother in August 2023. Aged just 10 years old, the unimaginable cruelty of…13 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI recognise the challenges, and I have heard directly from many children and families about the struggles that they face. The review looked closely at this area. I understand what…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewAs we move towards votes at 16, it will be important that our young people understand our democracy, our laws, our history, and their responsibilities as active citizens. That is…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy hon. Friend always champions the importance of music education, and the right of every child to access to music. Our new national centre for arts and music education will…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI agree that PE and sport are vital elements of the rounded and enriching education that every child deserves. They can also motivate young people, give them a sense of purpose,…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewYes. In the schools White Paper, we will set out our vision for the school system into the 2030s and beyond. A central part of that will be how we better support children with…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThe review took an evidence-driven approach, informed by the data, with input from across the sector and experts, to make sure that we get this right. However, it did not seek to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn October, we celebrated Black History Month. It has been an opportunity to renew our commitment to maintaining all the progress that we have made and ensuring that racial hatred…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewWe want to ensure that as we reduce GCSE content by 10%, we do so, together with the regulator, in a way that maintains the validity and integrity of the system. There are a range…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I note your comments, and I will make sure that they are taken forward. With permission, I would like to make a statement to update the House on…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThe review set out recommended changes in a number of related areas to those that the hon. Lady has raised. Through revised programmes of study, we will look carefully at how we…05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important point. I would be more than happy to make sure that she has a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss her concerns, and that action is…05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise the concern the hon. Gentleman raises and that many Members from across the House have raised. That is why we will be setting out our plans to make improvements to the…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThe right hon. Lady said at the start that any criticism was levelled my way, but she then went on to criticise many of the recommendations in the review. Has she even bothered to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf I may, Mr Speaker, I would just like to say how moved I was by the interview that the right hon. Lady gave to The Times about her experience and that of her son. I am really…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy hon. Friend has a real passion for this area and brings her expertise to this House, and I am really grateful for that. We will refresh the programmes of study and publish them…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThe hon. Lady asks many constructive questions. It is important that all young people have the chance to study triple science, and we will work with the sector on the…05 Nov 2025