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HANSARDPupils’ Return to Schools: Lateral Flow TestingRapid testing using lateral flow devices will support the return to face-to-face education by helping to identify people who are infectious but do not have any symptoms. For…01 Mar 2021HANSARDPupils’ Return to Schools: Lateral Flow TestingI appreciate the hon. Lady’s highlighting this issue, which is an area of concern for us all. That is why there is a process of three asymptomatic tests that are to be rolled out…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTechnology in Schools: Learning LegacyTechnology has been essential to teaching remotely, and I pay credit to the entire education workforce for doing this. In the longer term, it has the potential to improve pupil…01 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Study OpportunitiesThe Government are committed to international study opportunities. We have demonstrated that through our introduction of the Turing scheme and our recent update to the…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTechnology in Schools: Learning LegacyMy hon. Friend raises an important opportunity with this new access to technology—access to technology that so many children have benefited from —and making sure that it lasts for…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSchool FacilitiesWe have announced the first 50 schools in the new school rebuilding programme as part of our commitment to rebuild 500 schools over the next decade. We have allocated £9.5 billion…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Education OutcomesThat was a very well-read question by the hon. Member. What we are doing is a combination of things, because we on this side of the House understand that teachers will have an…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSafety of School Students and StaffI would very much like to join my hon. Friend in thanking teachers, headteachers and all staff for all the work they are doing to be able to welcome back all children to school…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman is right to highlight this. The Department made the decision to extend access to free school meals to these children during the pandemic. I would be happy…01 Mar 2021HANSARDContingencies Fund AdvanceThe Department for Education has sought a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund of £1,550,000,000. The requirement has arisen due to increased costs relating to…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upHelping pupils make up learning is vital, which is why the Government have invested £1.7 billion in helping education settings boost pupils’ learning, including additional funding…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, I join you and, I am sure, all Members of the House in welcoming the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Amy Callaghan) back and wishing her the very best. The Turing…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upWe recognise that there is a broad impact on so many young people. We recognise that our work on closing the attainment gap between the richest and the poorest has been impacted…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upVery much so. Let me take the opportunity to congratulate my hon. Friend on securing a new free school, which will be built in his constituency, really boosting educational…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNext Monday, schools and colleges will welcome all pupils in England back to face-to-face education. I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to teachers, support staff, parents…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upMy hon. Friend raises an important point. The spectrum and range of children who are perhaps needing that extra support is broad and wide. That is why it has been so important to…01 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Study OpportunitiesWe are putting in place additional support for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to help cover the cost of travel to those destinations. It is vital that, as we…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Education OutcomesAs the Minister for School Standards set out, we have commissioned a study to assess the progress of pupils this academic year, initial findings from which were published last…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSafety of School Students and StaffThe decision to return to full attendance is based on a balance of risk—on protecting our NHS while protecting students from the harms of missing education. Our decision is…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Learning Catch-upWe commissioned Renaissance Learning to look at the evidence and ensure that we are properly tracking how the money is being spent and the outcomes. My right hon. Friend raises a…01 Mar 2021