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HANSARD Qualifications Reform ReviewI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the many important contributions of the FE sector. Pay is not currently set by the pay review bodies, including for FE, and the Government…12 Dec 2024HANSARDSixth-form Education: ReformThis Government are focused on enhancing and spreading opportunity and growing our economy. We will ensure that a high quality range of post-16 qualifications is available to…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSixth-form Education: ReformI find it shocking that the shadow Minister has taken no responsibility for the many circumstances in which we have found ourselves having to make decisions that are in the best…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSixth-form Education: ReformObviously many things needed attention because of the last Government, and many things were not accomplished, but I am sure that my noble Friend Baroness Smith of Malvern will be…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSixth-form Education: ReformI thank my hon. Friend for her thoughtful question. The Government are committed to ensuring that young people have access to appropriate education and career opportunities, but…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Kinship CarersSupporting kinship placements is critical to deliver our opportunity mission to ensure that children grow up in safe and loving homes. We have recently announced a £40 million…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Kinship CarersThis Government acknowledge and appreciate the crucial role that kinship carers play. I am pleased that the virtual school heads scheme has been expanded to support kinship…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Kinship CarersI thank the hon. Gentleman for his very good question. It is important that kinship carers, as well as the children they are looking after, have the support they need. Through the…09 Dec 2024HANSARDApplied General Qualifications: ReviewWe are making good progress with the review of qualifications reform, which has focused on the level 3 qualifications that are scheduled to have their funding removed on 31 July…09 Dec 2024HANSARDApplied General Qualifications: ReviewI thank my hon. Friend for really pushing me on this issue, and for explaining the situation so well. I acknowledge to him and the sector the uncertainty and difficulties in this…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government recognise the vital role that FE teachers play in equipping learners with the skills they need to drive growth in our economy. We are totally committed, and we are…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Higher Education: Financial SustainabilityI understand that there are some concerns regarding how the sector will contend with increases to employers’ national insurance contributions. As the Chancellor set out in the…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Higher Education: Financial SustainabilityI begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Erewash (Adam Thompson) on securing this important debate. As he eloquently expressed, he has a keen interest in the…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Higher Education: Financial SustainabilityI am going to make some progress and respond to the many points that have been raised—unless he would like to make an apology.05 Dec 2024HANSARD Higher Education: Financial SustainabilityIndeed: no apology, no recognition of what I just said, and no recognition of having been in Government for 14 years previously. There are many questions to respond to, and I will…05 Dec 2024HANSARDEducationWe want to ensure that we support young carers in school, as well as other children who may be suffering from mental health conditions. This Government are entirely committed to…21 Nov 2024HANSARDEducation… This Government are entirely committed to supporting young people with mental health conditions, and we are making sure that there will be mental health support in every school…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWorld Children’s Day 2024Today is World Children’s Day, marking the 35th anniversary of the date that the UN adopted the convention on the rights of the child, setting out the fundamental rights held by…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsThe area the shadow Minister mentioned is currently being reviewed. As that information comes out, I am sure we will make him aware of it. To open up the growth and skills offer…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsI am sorry—I have already answered. Last month’s Budget saw a good settlement for further education and skills, including £300 million revenue funding for further education and…20 Nov 2024