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HANSARDBlack History and Cultural Diversity in the CurriculumI am happy to give way again.28 Jun 2021HANSARDBlack History and Cultural Diversity in the CurriculumI agree that it is very good to put that on the record. As I say, we should be proud of the UK’s tremendous history of standing up for freedom and tolerance around the world, from…28 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will update the hon. Gentleman. We have been working with the Department for Work and Pensions to extend to 12 weeks the time that those who are claiming universal credit can…21 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right: technical skills and education are vital to our modern economy, and never have we seen that more clearly than during the pandemic. The Conservative…21 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticeshipsI can assure the hon. Gentleman that I am not in denial. Perhaps he is forgetting the kickstart scheme, which also subsidises wages for six months for young people. That scheme is…21 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticeshipsI would be delighted to work with my hon. Friend on such an important industry for her area. I am also delighted to say that there are over 480 apprenticeship standards approved…21 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are a great way for employers to develop the skills they need to build back better, especially as we recover from the pandemic. We have increased the incentive…21 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticeshipsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and that is why I was really delighted to join him and our colleagues—our other Stoke MPs—to visit Stoke-on-Trent College. It was great…21 Jun 2021HANSARDNorthern College, Barnsley: Residential ProvisionI have had many representations from MPs in the hon. Gentleman’s area, not least my hon. Friend the Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Miriam Cates). As I said, the structure…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAdult Education Devolution: Choice of CollegesWe would encourage all mayoral combined authorities always to look at outcomes for learners. We are there to ensure that learners get the best experience and outcomes. The White…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAdult Education Devolution: Choice of CollegesDevolution gives providers an opportunity to work with mayoral combined authorities to shape the ways in which they can contribute to meeting skills needs locally, so that more…26 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern College, Barnsley: Residential ProvisionThe Further Education Commissioner carried out a diagnostic assessment at Northern College in February, and a structure and prospects appraisal started this month, on 21 April. A…26 Apr 2021HANSARDAdult Education Devolution: Choice of CollegesThe Government have actually increased funding across the sector quite significantly in many different ways. On the issue that the hon. Gentleman refers to, it is wrong to…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Adult Skills and Lifelong LearningIt is truly a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) on securing this important debate. I…15 Apr 2021HANSARDFurther Education Capital Transformation FundThe FE capital transformation programme delivers the Government’s £1.5 billion commitment to upgrade the FE college and designated institutions’ estate in England. It builds on…13 Apr 2021HANSARD Education and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI thank the hon. Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy) for her work on this Bill, and I congratulate her on introducing it and steering it through the House. Safeguarding,…12 Mar 2021HANSARD Education and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI would like to thank my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) for his interest in this Bill and for raising his concerns on behalf of businesses and…12 Mar 2021HANSARDEducationI thank the House for this opportunity to discuss the route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 pandemic. We continue to be impressed by the resilience and…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEducationI thank the House for this opportunity to discuss the route map for schools and colleges in response to the covid-19 pandemic. We continue to be impressed by the resilience and…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEducationWe know there has been strong support for face-to-face education. East Kent College polled its learners just a couple of days ago and found that 97% wanted to return to onsite…08 Mar 2021