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HANSARD Educational SettingsThe hon. Lady makes the same point that every single Member on this side of the House would make. We are all acting to try to protect those who are most vulnerable. She raised a…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsWe will very much be looking at working with schools to ensure that they are best able to operate together and deliver those services. The issue of flexibility is absolutely at…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsI am very grateful to the Deputy First Minister in Scotland for the discussions we have had and the work we have already started undertaking together, recognising that the issues…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsI can absolutely give my hon. Friend that reassurance, and I very much take on board the point he makes about the need for flexibility for schools to be able to demonstrate some…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsIn this statement, we are dealing with making sure that we have the provision we need for those key workers in order to sustain our NHS, but I very much accept that many wider…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsThis is for all those children with a social worker, so those are the categories that will be covered.18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsThe hon. Lady raises important points. Yes, we will be doing that. We will also be looking to ensure that those who do not feel that the result is truly reflective of their work…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsMy right hon. Friend raises an important point. Nurseries are eligible for business rates relief and, even more importantly, for continued support of the revenue that they would…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsIt will not be suitable for them to meet, but there is an important aspect for the whole voluntary sector as to how it can look at playing an important role, contributing in many…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsWe recognise that a small number of children will be in a special school that has a residential setting. In a number of those cases, it will be important and essential for that…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsYes, we can.18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsWe will be giving very clear guidance for all schools and all students. There will not be exams taking place this year, and we will be making sure, for every child due to be…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsIt will probably not surprise the hon. Gentleman that we will continue to fully fund schools, and that those people who are working in schools will continue to get paid.18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsThat issue was raised with me yesterday by Universities UK. We are in contact with the Home Office to take up the point that the hon. Gentleman raises. We must also recognise that…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsI feel as if I could be in danger of starting to draw up a list at some stage of who those key workers are. That will be done by the Cabinet Office and made available from…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsWe very much recognise the challenges that many families will face. We have had to prioritise in taking every action possible to stem this virus. That is why we have taken this…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsNo one will be in a position where we take away the work that they have been doing in their apprenticeships. We have already made it clear to the college sector and the…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsOver the last week and more, I have been privileged to have a number of discussions with the Education Minister and the First Minister of Northern Ireland. We have done everything…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsI assure my hon. Friend that teachers and social workers will be included in the designation of key workers. I note that a number of Members have raised the issue of there being…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsAs my hon. Friend will be aware, schools have been doing a lot to provide children with work and enable them to continue to study if the school closes. We are working closely with…18 Mar 2020