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HANSARDFemale Participation in STEMScience and technology will drive our country’s future and women are brilliant at STEM— science, technology, engineering and maths. There are now more girls taking chemistry and…24 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Working ParentsThis UK Government have put unprecedented amounts—billions—into support for jobs and incomes, including the £150 million flexible support fund, which helps women access childcare.…24 Mar 2021HANSARDFemale Participation in STEMI thank my hon. Friend for championing women in STEM. I congratulate the UTC in Newton Aycliffe for helping women to gain access to prestigious engineering jobs and higher…24 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Working ParentsWe know that the pandemic has been hard on all families, especially those who have been juggling work and childcare. That is one of the reasons why schools have remained open to…24 Mar 2021HANSARDFemale Participation in STEMIt is really positive that we have more women studying to become doctors and that four out of five students studying to become vets are women, but it is less good that only one in…24 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Children's Social Care ServicesExtension of temporary regulations to support children’s social care during the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic. Throughout the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, the Government…09 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation for Children with SENDThe pandemic has been especially hard for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We have increased high-needs funding by £780 million this…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Early Years and Specialist SettingsThe top priority for vaccines must be to protect those most at risk of dying or being hospitalised by this hideous disease. It also involves protecting those who are caring for…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn top of the £3.6 billion that we are planning to spend on early entitlements this year, there is the catch-up and recovery programme. That includes the amazing Nuffield early…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Early Years and Specialist SettingsThis Government are committed to supporting the early years, and we will be spending about £3.6 billion on early years funding this year, but to provide extra safety, we are…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Early Years and Specialist SettingsThe earliest years are the most crucial point of a child’s development, and we know that caring for our youngest children cannot be done remotely. The current evidence continues…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Safety of Early Years and Specialist SettingsAll settings must comply with health and safety law. They should follow our guidance so that systems of control are in place to reduce the risk of transmission for pupils and…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSchool Breakfast ProvisionI completely agree that a healthy and nutritious breakfast sets a child up for a learning day. We have extended our programme until July this year and we are considering options…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMaintained nursery schools often do a fantastic job, especially with children from disadvantaged backgrounds or with special educational needs, and they will continue to receive…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSchool Breakfast ProvisionIt is important that pupils have access to a healthy breakfast meal to enhance their learning potential. That is why we are investing up to £38 million in the national school…01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation for Children with SENDThat is an excellent question. We know that for children with special education needs, including dyslexia, the impact of school closures may have been greater than for other…01 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are fully committed to protecting and promoting children’s rights; it is such an important issue. We strongly believe in the principles laid down in the UN…01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation for Children with SENDI thank all schools, especially those special schools that have helped to care for vulnerable children throughout the pandemic. Attendance has risen. We have provided bespoke…01 Mar 2021HANSARDBrain Injury: Specialist Education SupportThe Department does not collect specific data on brain injuries. A pupil’s acquired brain injury could manifest in many different ways, and support should be tailored to their…01 Mar 2021HANSARDBrain Injury: Specialist Education SupportNo, the Government take brain injury and the devastating impact that it can have on a child’s life especially seriously, but the important thing is to make sure that each child…01 Mar 2021