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HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningI apologise to my hon. Friend: I missed the very start of his question because he was on mute, but it was without doubt the best part of it, I am sure. I would very much like to…02 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools and Colleges: RebuildingToday, the Government are announcing a transformative, 10-year school rebuilding programme as part of ambitious plans that will benefit schools and colleges across England.…29 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will take up this matter with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and write to the hon. Lady in response.22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19Every pupil in the country has experienced unprecedented disruption to their education as a result of coronavirus (covid-19). Those from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBy the nature of the crisis, sadly, guidance, which we always want to get out at the greatest of speed, has always faced quite considerable time pressures, but I can assure my…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that there are some natural restrictions on how far schools can go in welcoming children back. Last week, we gave schools added flexibilities to…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI feel the answer can only be yes.22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be absolutely delighted to join my hon. Friend to visit schools in his constituency in the very near future. It is really important that we understand the vital role that…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important and very thoughtful point. It is really important that we look at different ways in which we can expand the capacity to train…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a great champion of those schools. I would like to mention Wightwick Hall, a school on the border between his constituency and mine. We recognise that it is…22 Jun 2020HANSARDDestinations DataWe must never lose sight of how important it is to know what youngsters end up going on to do. Yes, we want them to leave school, college or university as well-rounded individuals…22 Jun 2020HANSARDDestinations DataMy hon. Friend is right to raise the important role of destinations data. It is great to see that King Alfred’s Academy in his constituency has seen 91% of 2017 leavers go on to…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that every child and young person in this country has experienced unprecedented disruption to their education as a result of coronavirus. The Government are committed to…22 Jun 2020HANSARDMental Health Support: Covid-19My hon. Friend champions the mental wellbeing of young people and all his constituents often and regularly. I would be happy to meet him to discuss how we can do more to help. We…22 Jun 2020HANSARDMental Health Support: Covid-19We have published guidance and resources for parents and schools on how to support children’s mental wellbeing while they are not at school. We have given schools the flexibility…22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19I thank my right hon. Friend for his input, advice and thoughts about how we can make sure that any intervention delivers the very best results. I can confirm that we would be…22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19May I confirm, Mr Speaker, that I would never blame you? The hon. Lady asked a number of questions. The reality is that Government Members are committed to getting every child…22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19I was getting rather optimistic that the hon. Lady would say that she believed it was safe for children for go back to school, but she missed out on the opportunity. The…22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19I very much agree with my hon. Friend. He will know from his constituency the real benefits that schools are bringing to the children who are going back, and we need to expand…22 Jun 2020HANSARDEducational Disadvantage: Covid-19The best thing we can do for every child is to welcome them back to school at the earliest possible opportunity, when it is safe. I herald the wonderful work done by the Autism…22 Jun 2020