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1128529
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Pensions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how long the transitionary relief will last under the forthcoming increase in employer’s contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme; and whether that relief will apply to all institutions that employ staff in that scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Eastbourne more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Lloyd more like this
uin 257732 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department recently published its response to the public consultation on increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributions. All representations made by stakeholders have been considered, alongside all evidence relevant to the issues involved. The Department has decided to maintain its original proposal, to fund schools which receive public funding and Further Education providers for 2019-20, and not to fund Higher Education Institutions or Independent Schools. Funding beyond 2019-20 is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.</p><p>The full response can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions</a>.</p><p>In addition, it is worth noting that all registered Higher Education providers are required to meet the Expectations of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, which sets a high baseline for quality and standards.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
grouped question UIN 257733 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T15:51:24.48Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T15:51:24.48Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
3968
label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
1128530
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-23more like thismore than 2019-05-23
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Pensions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has made an assessment on the effect of the increase to the employer’s contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme on the quality of education provided by Higher Education Institutions after the transitional protection has passed. more like this
tabling member constituency Eastbourne more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Lloyd more like this
uin 257733 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department recently published its response to the public consultation on increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributions. All representations made by stakeholders have been considered, alongside all evidence relevant to the issues involved. The Department has decided to maintain its original proposal, to fund schools which receive public funding and Further Education providers for 2019-20, and not to fund Higher Education Institutions or Independent Schools. Funding beyond 2019-20 is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.</p><p>The full response can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions</a>.</p><p>In addition, it is worth noting that all registered Higher Education providers are required to meet the Expectations of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, which sets a high baseline for quality and standards.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
grouped question UIN 257732 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T15:51:24.437Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T15:51:24.437Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
3968
label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
1128428
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-22more like thismore than 2019-05-22
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Artificial Intelligence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the potential benefit of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. more like this
tabling member constituency Haltemprice and Howden more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Davis more like this
uin 257439 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is a complex, emerging area. The Department has seen some outstanding examples of AI and machine learning being used within schools and colleges in England to support teachers to deliver curriculum content as well as to automate burdensome non-teaching tasks such as marking.</p><p>However, the impact of these technologies in the classroom still remains largely unevidenced. We have set up a new AI Horizon Scanning group, so that policy, digital and delivery teams within the Department can explore how AI may impact our policies, as well as the benefits it can bring to the education system.</p><p>The Department also regularly engages with those at the cutting edge of these technologies. For example, the Department is a member of the new Institute for Ethical AI &amp; Machine Learning.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T07:37:46.05Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T07:37:46.05Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
373
label Biography information for Sir David Davis more like this
1127747
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Languages: GCSE more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the difficulty in obtaining top grades in exams on the number of students choosing to study a foreign language at GCSE. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 257044 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department is aware that many factors can influence a student’s decision to study languages at GCSE level. As the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessment in England, Ofqual takes claims of grading severity in modern foreign languages (MFL) seriously. Ofqual is currently conducting a comprehensive review of grading standards in GCSE French, German and Spanish to see if there is a compelling case for an adjustment to grading standards in these subjects. Ofqual’s review will consider statistical evidence, contextual data including trends in the numbers taking these subjects, and the quality of students’ work through looking at how GCSE grades relate to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Ofqual is also gathering the views of subject experts and other stakeholders and is due to report on this work in autumn 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Department wants to see more pupils taking a language GCSE. We are supporting schools to increase the number of pupils taking GCSEs in languages through several programmes including, the £4.8 million MFL pedagogy programme, an undergraduate digi-mentoring scheme, the £10 million Mandarin Excellence Programme, and targeted communications activity at key points in the school year to challenge misconceptions about studying languages.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T07:39:28.837Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T07:39:28.837Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
1127748
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading English Baccalaureate more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans his Department has to ensure that grades awarded for EBaccs are comparable across all subjects. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 257045 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>This is a matter for the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). I have asked its Chief Regulator, Sally Collier, to write directly to the hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses. ​​</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T07:40:39.82Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T07:40:39.82Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
1127786
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
answering body
Department for Education remove filter
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Arts: Curriculum more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what his policy is on the inclusion of music, dance and theatre in the school curriculum. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 256913 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Department strongly believes that the arts form an important part of a broad and balanced National Curriculum, which is why art &amp; design, dance, drama and music are compulsory for pupils aged 5-14 in state-maintained schools. The arts contribute significantly towards our economy and can transform lives and introduce young people to a huge range of opportunities. As a result, the Department is providing nearly £500 million of funding between 2016 and 2020 for a diverse portfolio of arts and music education programmes. £300 million of this funding is ring-fenced to support music education. The Department funds other music, dance and drama programmes as well, and also provides opportunities for young people to attend Saturday Arts Clubs and visit museums.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-04T07:44:15.99Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-04T07:44:15.99Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this