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HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the hon. Member for sharing that information. I will ask the Minister for Early Education to contact him. There will always be a legal right to the additional support that…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; there is nothing to disagree with there. Hubs will be open to all, with funding for these services in every single local authority. They will…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Careers EducationIt is a real pleasure to speak this afternoon, Ms Lewell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) on securing this important debate. I acknowledge all…19 Jun 2025HANSARDAdoption: Children in Foster CareWhere adoption is the right option for children, it needs to happen without delay, and early permanence placements are a crucial way to offer children stability. Labour believes…16 Jun 2025HANSARDLevel 7 Apprenticeships: FundingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that we continue to support and train adults, and many adults with seniority in their professions will continue to offer excellent support,…16 Jun 2025HANSARDLevel 7 Apprenticeships: FundingWe are encouraging more employers, including the NHS, to invest in upskilling their staff who are over 22 years old and to deliver level 7 apprenticeships where they benefit those…16 Jun 2025HANSARDLevel 7 Apprenticeships: FundingSkills England is taking a pivotal and active role. Also, of the 2.5 million workers in critical demand occupations, which includes the NHS, the majority require a qualification…16 Jun 2025HANSARDLevel 7 Apprenticeships: FundingI can reassure the shadow Minister that level 6 apprenticeships are a core part of our offer, and we will continue to fund them. I also say politely to him that we will take no…16 Jun 2025HANSARDLevel 7 Apprenticeships: FundingApprenticeship starts by young people collapsed under the Conservatives. Labour is rebalancing the system towards young people to help them get on in life by backing them and…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my hon. Friend that it is time for a new direction for Scotland with Scottish Labour. In England, we are making over £1 billion of additional investment per year in…16 Jun 2025HANSARDAdoption: Children in Foster CareI thank the hon. Lady for her question and for the concern she has expressed. The adoption and special guardianship support fund has not been cut. Demand is ever increasing, and…16 Jun 2025HANSARDAdoption: Children in Foster CareI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important topic; he is a champion for children in Cannock Chase. I agree that we should continue to promote early permanence. Adoption…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI congratulate the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart) on securing this debate on this important subject. I know he has a strong interest in special…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. As I have already said, the Government intend to set out our SEND reforms in the schools White Paper in the autumn. I will make…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingThe Government are very much committed to early intervention and prevention work.12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI hear the right hon. Gentleman’s point, but he does need to allow me time to proceed. It would be wrong of me not to also respond to other Members from across the Chamber who…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI would like to make some progress before I begin to give way. Members from across the House will be aware of the challenges facing the SEND system—a system that is difficult for…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingAs far as I am aware, EHC plans will continue. We know that children’s earliest years make the biggest difference to their life chances. As I have already said, we believe in…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMaths: Contribution to the UKIt is a real pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I thank the many hon. Members for participating in this debate on an important subject. I am sure that you would…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsWe have invested a further £8.8 million in Adoption England, £5 million of which will go towards centres of excellence. On local authorities, Members will be aware of the…20 May 2025