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HANSARD Children and Young PersonsAbsolutely. I will address many of the points that have been raised. The safeguards for adult social care are different from those for children’s social care because the statutory…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsThis is a deeply unprecedented time, and it falls on all of us to protect and support those who are most vulnerable. Protecting vulnerable children has been at the heart of the…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsI am coming to exactly those answers. The protection of vulnerable children relies on those on the frontline, especially children’s services in local authorities, so we have…10 Jun 2020HANSARDEarly Years SectorI spoke to early years organisations only last week, and speak to them on a weekly basis through my officials and in meetings that I join regularly. On the coronavirus job…05 May 2020HANSARDEarly Years SectorWe have two key priorities at this time: making sure that there is sufficient childcare for critical workers and vulnerable children; and ensuring the longer-term sustainability…05 May 2020HANSARDEarly Years SectorMy officials and I are in continual contact with early years sector organisations through regular meetings and working groups and feed their messages right into the heart of…05 May 2020HANSARDEarly Years SectorThe guidelines were first published on 26 March, and we will continue to work with the sector to provide clarity to ensure that it can access, as far as possible, every single set…05 May 2020HANSARDEducation… The legal framework is clear on allowing contact between siblings and placing them together where it in their best interests. Historically, there have been concerns that some…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation… The legal framework is clear on allowing contact between siblings and placing them together where it in their best interests. Historically, there have been concerns that some…16 Mar 2020HANSARD Self-defence Training in SchoolsIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Wiltshire (James Gray) on securing the debate.…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Self-defence Training in SchoolsWe should look at all ways in which to keep young people safe. I note that it is possible to get such an alarm as an app on one’s phone. I will certainly look at my right hon.…12 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareThe universal credit system can give up to 85% of childcare costs, and the Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester (Will Quince),…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareOver 1 million children are benefiting from the Government’s investment in early years entitlements, which can save their parents up to £5,000 every year. In the next financial…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareDisabled children get an extra 15 hours of early years education from the age of two, and their parents can also receive extra support through tax-free childcare of up to £4,000…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareCoronavirus is the top priority, and we must follow medical and scientific advice. Public Health England continues to advise schools and settings, and that includes early years…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareMay I pass on my congratulations to the Overton Playcentre? It is absolutely great when we see a pre-school and early years establishment work together with schools in the best…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareThis UK Government are the most generous provider of childcare. Early entitlement for children in England are up £3.6 billion this year for 30 hours of childcare for three and…11 Mar 2020HANSARDAffordable ChildcareI am aware of early years providers’ concerns about the potential impact of coronavirus. Early years providers give vital support to families and children, and it is important…11 Mar 2020HANSARDFree ChildcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I thank the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for opening this important debate, and I…09 Mar 2020HANSARDFree ChildcareI am aware of that report, but it is extremely important that we give credit to the early years workforce for ensuring that the attainment gap at the start of the school years has…09 Mar 2020