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HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnsuring that schools and colleges have the resources and buildings they need is a key part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity. I will be very happy to meet my…21 Jul 2025HANSARDFurther Education EstateEnsuring that schools and colleges have the resources and buildings that they need is key to our mission to break down barriers to opportunity and ensure that every child can…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member will know that I met the family of Genevieve Meehan recently. That was a tragic case. We need to make sure that we are doing everything we possibly can to protect…21 Jul 2025HANSARDFurther Education EstateApplications to become construction technical excellence colleges closed on 4 July. We look forward to informing successful candidates in due course. In addition, £375 million of…21 Jul 2025HANSARDFurther Education EstateThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: the construction sector is fundamental to the UK economy. That is why the Government’s industrial strategy includes a construction sector…21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsThis Government are committed to improving mental health support for all children and young people. That is why we are providing access to specialist mental health professionals…21 Jul 2025HANSARDEarly YearsIt was a pleasure to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency recently, too. He is a real champion for children and young people. We will fund Best Start family hubs in every local…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSecurity in Schools: Bomb ThreatsSafeguarding children in schools is a priority for this Government, and schools have a critical role to play in protecting children and keeping them safe. Departmental guidance is…21 Jul 2025HANSARDClassroom Disruption: SmartphonesMobile phones have no place in schools. Government guidance is clear that schools should prohibit the use of devices with smart technology throughout the school day. Research from…21 Jul 2025HANSARDEarly YearsThe Government are committed to ensuring excellence for everyone so that children have the support, skills and opportunities that they need, and that starts in early years. We are…21 Jul 2025HANSARDEarly YearsI thank my hon. Friend for our excellent visit to Curwen primary school last week, where I saw excellent work on supporting children’s speech and language to deliver for some of…21 Jul 2025HANSARDRebuilding SchoolsI am happy to meet the hon. Member.21 Jul 2025HANSARDEarly YearsOur landmark strategy on giving every child the best start in life sets out plans to deliver Best Start family hubs to make access to early education easier and more affordable,…21 Jul 2025HANSARDClassroom Disruption: SmartphonesI have said that phones should not be out in schools, and heads have the power to enforce that. The Opposition backed those measures. If they felt they needed to go further, they…21 Jul 2025HANSARDFurther Education EstateExcellent further education colleges are a key building block of the Government’s opportunity and growth missions. The Government are committed to improving the condition of…21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsI thank my hon. Friend for the tireless work she has done on these important issues in this place. We are grateful for the contribution of 3 Dads Walking in developing the new…21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsWe are maintaining the support available to children to ensure that there is reasonable support in place, and providing more funding to local authorities. This Government are…21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsI thank my hon. Friend for the hard work she has undertaken on the Select Committee. She will know that we will deliver on our commitment on mental health support teams in the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDClassroom Disruption: SmartphonesLast year, the right hon. Lady’s Government claimed that action on mobile phones was prohibiting their use in schools and that guidance meant “a consistent approach across all…21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsI thank the right hon. Member for his question, and I pay tribute to the member of staff he mentioned and all those who work across the education system to deliver improvements in…21 Jul 2025