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HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course we always take the interests of child protection very seriously. The Home Office has confirmed that the proposals for RAF Scampton are based on the accommodation of…17 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to all our dedicated teachers. All of us across the House will agree that we cannot have a world-class education system without world-class teachers, and I am…17 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, and of course I would be happy to meet. This is a tragic case, and I send my heartfelt sympathies to Ruth Perry’s family and friends,…17 Apr 2023HANSARDMaths TeachingThe Prime Minister has set out a campaign to transform our national approach to maths. We are one of the few countries in the OECD where young people do not routinely study some…17 Apr 2023HANSARDT-Levels: Roll-out TimetableToday I am announcing some changes to the roll-out timetable of T-levels in England. We have decided to defer first delivery of three T-levels in hairdressing, barbering and…09 Mar 2023HANSARD Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillI am afraid my hon. Friend is a little ahead of me. This is a subject of the consultation, to which we will respond before Report. Our education system should have this kind of…27 Feb 2023HANSARD Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillYes, absolutely. That is why we sometimes see people take a level 4 or 5 apprenticeship course after completing their degree to get the skills that are useful in the workplace.…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSEN Providers: Rural AreasI pay tribute to the life of the noble Baroness Boothroyd, who has sadly passed away. As the first and only woman Speaker, she blazed a trail for women, showing us that a woman’s…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSEN Providers: Rural AreasI thank my hon. Friend for that. All of us will be aware of the huge impacts that long waiting times for diagnosis for autism and for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSEN Providers: Rural AreasObviously, it is always important that our children are in safe schools, and we always take action as soon as possible if any concerns are raised within a school. £15 billion has…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSpecial Schools: Eye TestingThe NHS long-term plan will give children with special needs in residential special schools access to sight checks. In addition, my Department trialled a new scheme in mainstream…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSpecial Schools: Eye TestingI thank my hon. Friend for his question, as this issue is really important. My nephew has Down’s syndrome and wears glasses, so I know of its importance, and it was a privilege…27 Feb 2023HANSARDSpecial Schools: Eye TestingI do indeed remember those glasses, which I believe were available in blue and pink at one point. As I said, all children have access to free NHS sight tests, and voucher schemes…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingThe tragic death of Brianna Ghey will be at the forefront of all our minds. An investigation is ongoing and we should not assume the facts of the case. However, I want to take…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingAll schools are required to have a behaviour policy, which will include anti-bullying, and Ofsted holds them to account on that. We also recognise that issues relating to sex and…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I know that that guidance is very much required and that schools are waiting for it. We are working on it—I am working on it right now with…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingI would not say that there are delays, but we are working right now to get the guidance right. I am sure that my hon. Friend will also be speaking to the Minister for Women and…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingYes, I can confirm that my right hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have been investing in senior mental health leads in each school. On top of that, mental health support teams…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast Friday marked one year since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. All of us in the House should be proud of the support our country has provided to Ukrainians, both at home…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, we always want to support our students, and we have been increasing the maintenance loan. We have kept the fees flat as well, and we have increased the hardship fund.…27 Feb 2023