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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise that schools are working incredibly hard to deliver in their communities. There is a whole range of factors that impact school funding, including their rural or urban…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that a curriculum and assessment review is currently being undertaken by an independent panel. We are keen that the curriculum is broad and rich, but also…21 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren with SENDWe are engaging extensively with families and experts as we seek to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. We have invested £1 billion into…21 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren with SENDAs I said, we are already investing in supporting children and their families, including through Best Start family hubs, as my hon. Friend mentioned. We want to ensure that all…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentIt is our ambition that all children get the chance not just to achieve at school but to thrive. SATs are carefully developed to ensure that they are accessible. It is clear that…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend clearly knows that the decision to create any new GCSE is made by an independent awarding organisation, but I have also met the Ukrainian Education Minister, and I…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentNational curriculum tests and assessments are crucial to support schools in building strong foundations for children regardless of background and prior attainment. We will…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND: Education, Health and Care PlansAs part of our reforms, we will commence a phased transition process, which will include working with local authorities to manage their SEND systems, including their deficits,…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVirtual TeachersTechnology has the potential to enhance time efficiency for teachers, reduce workload and improve student engagement and attainment, but it cannot replace the valuable…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVirtual TeachersThis Government are committed to ensuring that every child can access the tools they need in order to achieve and thrive. We inherited a challenging workforce picture from the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentMr Speaker, may I take this opportunity to thank all those who work in our schools and wish them a well-earned break over the summer holidays? High and rising school standards are…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we have said, we are looking at reforms to the system; we recognise that there are challenges right across the system that we inherited. We know that families face challenges…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education InstitutionsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) for securing this incredibly important debate on further education colleges. Their importance and the passion for them…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education InstitutionsI am really sorry, but I do not think I will have time if I am to respond to all the issues that have been raised; I do not think I will manage even that. We are offering targeted…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandOkay, Sir Edward. I take the points about the specialist teaching workforce, and how we need to invest in that. Finally, on increasing the capacity in the system, we have already…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandI will, but I am conscious of time and want to respond to all the issues raised.15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. What we want is a system in which local partners work in partnership. Currently, that is inspected by Ofsted and the Care Quality…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandYes, we absolutely recognise that the current system is really difficult for parents, carers and young people to navigate, and it is not delivering the outcomes we want to see.…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandI congratulate the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Mike Martin) on securing this debate about an incredibly important subject. He, like many others here today, has a real…15 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI add my congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) on securing this very thoughtful and important debate. He made a powerful opening speech.…10 Jul 2025