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HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentWe are investing record sums in our state schools. The Conservative party, however, wants to take money out of our state schools to give tax breaks back to private schools. That…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingMy hon. Friend is a powerful champion for his constituents and for Blackpool, and he is right that far too many children are not currently getting the support they need in order…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentThat was very shouty from the shadow Minister, and as per usual very negative about what we are seeing across education. We are turning around the problems that the Conservatives…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingI am grateful to my hon. Friend that important question. Labour is providing £1 billion more for high-needs budgets, and also providing councils with £740 million of capital…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentI am grateful to my hon. Friend; I know he cares deeply about outcomes for children in Chatham and Aylesford, and that he brings real experience to this House. He is right to…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join my hon. Friend in condemning those remarks. I am aware that the Reform UK leader said, in similar comments, “I’m not being heartless, I’m being frank”. Well, I will be…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingI can be clear that children with SEND have a legal right to additional support, and Labour will always protect that. I would say, however, that we all have a responsibility in…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingMy hon. Friend is right to draw attention to the amazing work in the specialist sector and the tremendous expertise, knowledge and passion that so many people bring to supporting…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingI will happily write to the right hon. Gentleman in relation to his constituency case. We are looking carefully at all the proposals we inherited when we came in as a new…21 Jul 2025HANSARDRelationships, Sex and Health Education: GuidanceI am pleased to share the publication of updated statutory guidance for schools on the teaching of relationships education, relationships and sex education and health education.…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThrough today’s announcement, we are ensuring that areas that do not currently receive funding will receive it, but alongside that we will ensure that all local authorities are…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThe hon. Lady is absolutely right about the importance of mental health in our schools, which is why we are rolling out mental health support teams right across the country. What…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThe hon. Lady asks a number of questions and I am grateful for her broad welcome for the intent of this Government to make sure that all of our children get the best start in…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI am grateful to my hon. Friend. I have heard much about the work going on in Stoke, including the Thrive At Five programme, and I know my hon. Friend met the Minister to talk…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI am grateful to my hon. Friend. Through the announcement today, his local authority will benefit from extra investment in Best Start family hubs. Again, that is the difference…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeWe will ensure that voluntary and community groups have an important role to play in our family hubs. I am grateful for everything my hon. Friend does to champion Harlow and his…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeAs the hon. Gentleman knows, I was in Northern Ireland at the end of last year, during which time I was able, as part of my work co-chairing the child poverty taskforce, to meet…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI am grateful to my hon. Friend for identifying the work that is already going on in her constituency. Although it is led by the Department for Education, the strategy that we are…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeIs it not fascinating that so many Conservative Members are suddenly taking a keen interest in support for children with SEND? The hon. Gentleman blithely says, “Whatever the…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeMy hon. Friend asked first about the statutory SEND override, and I know that, as Chair of the Select Committee, she takes a serious interest in this area. We recognise that local…07 Jul 2025