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HANSARD Free School MealsWe know that too many life chances are scarred by poverty, which affects children up and down our country. Levels of poverty have increased by 900,000 since 2010. It is worth…05 Jun 2025HANSARD School Buildings: Northumberland and NewcastleI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hexham (Joe Morris) for securing a debate on this important subject. I know that he is a tireless champion for children and young people in…20 May 2025HANSARDRoll-out of Early Years and ChildcareThis Government’s plan for change sets out a commitment to give children the best start in life, breaking the link between background and opportunity. We are ensuring that…12 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) for securing this debate on such an important topic.…07 May 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionOne of the ministerial team will be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the important issues that he raises. All children are legally entitled to a full-time education, which…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Students: Mental Health and WellbeingThis Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and helping pupils to achieve and thrive in education. We are providing access to specialist mental health…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionWe will respond in due course to those issues.28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Students: Mental Health and WellbeingWe will deliver on our commitment on mental health to make sure that it reaches every child. I am very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the specific case that he raises.28 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionThis Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity so that every child can succeed and thrive. The Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Students: Mental Health and WellbeingProtecting children from online harm is a cross-Government priority, and Ofcom’s draft code of practice for child safety sets out why it is so important that we continue with our…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Students: Mental Health and WellbeingI know my hon. Friend is a real champion of these issues. We will recruit an additional 8,500 new mental health staff to treat children and adults, as well as open new Young…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionAs I said, this Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity. We will take no lectures from the Conservatives. They have absolutely no plan for education,…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionWe are committed to reforming the special educational needs and disabilities system. We are also acting now through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, children not in…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEvery incident of harm of a child, including this tragic case, is incredibly distressing. I am committed to doing everything possible to reduce levels of harm as part of our…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that my hon. Friend is a huge champion for children in his constituency. This child-centred Government want to break down the barriers to opportunity and ensure that every…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government will provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school so that every young person has access to early support, including those who are…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEducation is a devolved matter, but I know that the hon. Gentleman is a champion on these issues, and I am very happy to meet with him. We are committed to rolling out mental…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Places: Capital FundingI am today announcing over £1 billion of new capital investment to support local authorities to create mainstream school places needed by September 2028. I am also confirming…27 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School MealsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Liz Jarvis) for securing a debate on this important subject, and all Members for…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.17 Mar 2025