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228121

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Inspections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many state-funded schools in each local authority area as at 31 August 2010 had received a three or four judgement for pupil behaviour in their most recent Ofsted inspection.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	228270
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>As Ofsted is responsible for the requested statistics, I have asked Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, to write to the Hon Member with the information requested. A copy of his reply will be placed in the House library.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 23/03/2015 12:07:35 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

228122

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Inspections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many state-funded schools in each local authority area are currently assessed by Ofsted to be inadequate or require improvement had been assessed to be good or outstanding at their previous inspection.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	228271
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>As Ofsted is responsible for the requested statistics, I have asked Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, to write to the Hon Member with the information requested. A copy of his reply will be placed in the House library.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 23/03/2015 12:08:27 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

228123

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Suicide
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools to reduce the incidence of suicide.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	228146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>Where schools have immediate concerns about the risk of suicide, their safeguarding role is set out in our statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education. This emphasises that schools should have a designated senior lead, with responsibility for the handling of safeguarding concerns, in place. Where schools have immediate concerns about the risk of suicide, an immediate referral should be made to children’s social care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Schools can also play an important role in identifying mental health issues early and ensuring that pupils get support to prevent problems from escalating. One in ten children has a diagnosable mental health disorder and the Government is committed to improving support for these young people. The Department for Education is taking action to tackle the stigma around mental health, promote positive wellbeing, and to ensure pupils have the support and knowledge that they need to keep themselves healthy and safe.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In order to support schools, the Department is publishing new guidance for both primary and secondary schools. This guidance is produced in conjunction with the Personal Social Health and Economic Education Association (PSHE). This will help them to provide age-appropriate teaching on a range of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and self-harm. We are also updating the Mental Health and Behaviour guidance for schools, first published in June 2014<a title="" href="http://3dcpri-papp09/new_parliamentaryquestion/228146-%20Jim%20Shannon/Draft/228146%20-%20QA%20-%20200315.docx#_ftn1" target="_blank">[1]</a>. This is to ensure that current advice and guidance on supporting pupils mental health needs is reflected. The guidance helps schools to identify and support those with more severe needs and to make appropriate referrals to specialist mental health services. The ‘Future in Mind’ report, published on 17 March 2015<a title="" href="http://3dcpri-papp09/new_parliamentaryquestion/228146-%20Jim%20Shannon/Draft/228146%20-%20QA%20-%20200315.docx#_ftn2" target="_blank">[2]</a>, set out a clear set of ambitions for improving access to specialist mental health support for children and young people. Later this year we will be piloting joint training for points of contact in specialist mental health services and schools across 15 Clinical Commissioning Group areas; this will improve knowledge and referrals, so that pupils get the support they need more quickly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Many schools already provide pupils with access to counselling services, providing children and young people with safe environments where they can discuss problems and receive support. The Department is publishing new guidance for primary and secondary schools on how to deliver good quality school-based counselling services to support their pupils.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department knows that children and young people who are persistently bullied are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and emotional wellbeing. It is for this reason that we have made tackling bullying in schools a top priority. All schools must have a behaviour policy with measures to tackle bullying. Schools are held to account for their effectiveness by Ofsted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a title="" href="http://3dcpri-papp09/new_parliamentaryquestion/228146-%20Jim%20Shannon/Draft/228146%20-%20QA%20-%20200315.docx#_ftnref1" target="_blank">[1]</a> <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2</a>.</p><p><a title="" href="http://3dcpri-papp09/new_parliamentaryquestion/228146-%20Jim%20Shannon/Draft/228146%20-%20QA%20-%20200315.docx#_ftnref2" target="_blank">[2]</a> <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving-mental-health-services-for-young-people" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving-mental-health-services-for-young-people</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 23/03/2015 16:14:53 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

228124

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Academies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many new (a) academies, (b) free schools, (c) university technical colleges and (d) new school sixth forms that are entitled to VAT reimbursements have been created in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	228137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>The Department for Education does not hold data on the value of the VAT reimbursed to new academies, free schools and university technical colleges, and has not made an estimate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All new academies, free schools and university technical colleges are entitled to reimbursement of VAT incurred on their non-business expenditure, under section 22B of the VAT Act 1994. The numbers of each education body created in each year (and which are still open) since 2010 are:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/2015 (up to 1 March 2015)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(a) academies including 16-19 academies</p></td><td><p>895</p></td><td><p>920</p></td><td><p>1059</p></td><td><p>927</p></td><td><p>579</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(b) free schools</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>94</p></td><td><p>82</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(c) university technical colleges</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>13</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, one new maintained school for 16 to 19 year old students opened in 2010/11 and is entitled to reimbursement of VAT.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 228136 question first answered 23/03/2015 17:49:04 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

228125

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	GCE A-level
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2015 to Question 226295, what assessment her Department has made of the appropriateness of decisions taken by individual awarding organisations on the future of particular A levels; and what guidance she provided to those organisations on that issue.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	228127
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2015 answer text <p>In June 2014 Ofqual consulted on a set of proposals about how GCSE and A level subject availability should be determined from September 2017. The consultation can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/377804/2014-06-24-completing-gcse-as-and-a-level-reform.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/377804/2014-06-24-completing-gcse-as-and-a-level-reform.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Ofqual’s consultation set out the proposed process for reform and principles it would use to determine if a subject is likely to lead to the development of the GCSE, AS and A level qualifications. Ofqual’s consultation states that exam boards are likely to take the opportunity to review their range of subjects.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ofqual will announce in due course which A levels can be reformed for introduction in 2017.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Mr Nick Gibb question first answered 24/03/2015 14:24:16 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

228126

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Academies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2015 to Question 225406, what estimate she has made of the value of the VAT reimbursed to new (a) academies, (b) free schools and (c) university technical colleges created since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	228136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>The Department for Education does not hold data on the value of the VAT reimbursed to new academies, free schools and university technical colleges, and has not made an estimate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All new academies, free schools and university technical colleges are entitled to reimbursement of VAT incurred on their non-business expenditure, under section 22B of the VAT Act 1994. The numbers of each education body created in each year (and which are still open) since 2010 are:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/2015 (up to 1 March 2015)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(a) academies including 16-19 academies</p></td><td><p>895</p></td><td><p>920</p></td><td><p>1059</p></td><td><p>927</p></td><td><p>579</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(b) free schools</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>94</p></td><td><p>82</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>(c) university technical colleges</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>13</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, one new maintained school for 16 to 19 year old students opened in 2010/11 and is entitled to reimbursement of VAT.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 228137 question first answered 23/03/2015 17:49:04 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

228127

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Social Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the maximum number of cases in a supervisor's name is that can be allocated to a newly qualified children's social worker.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	228107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>There is no maximum number of cases for allocation to Frontline participants and there are no financial penalties for allocating more than a set number of cases.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Arrangements for social worker case management are at the discretion of the employer. There is no statutory limit on caseloads. Many variables are taken into account, such as levels of demand, capacity of the local authority, capability of the whole workforce and of individual practitioners, level of risk to children, and complexity of social need of families. These variables can change frequently.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Newly qualified social workers are allocated cases but should receive supervision from more experienced social workers. The Local Government Standards for Employers of Social Workers in England set out expectations for employers of social workers, including newly qualified social workers, regarding case load. The guidance is available here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/6188796/The+Standards+-+updated+July+01+2014/146988cc-d9c5-4311-97d4-20dfc19397bf" target="_blank">http://www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/6188796/The+Standards+-+updated+July+01+2014/146988cc-d9c5-4311-97d4-20dfc19397bf</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 228095 question first answered 23/03/2015 17:30:10 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

228128

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Asbestos
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what funding was provided to each local authority in 2014 to remove asbestos in schools.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Mark Hendrick
uin	228116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>In 2014-15 the Department for Education allocated over £650 million to local authorities and their schools in capital funding to be spent on improving the condition of their school buildings. This was in addition to the approximately £750 million in funding we allocated to academies, academy trusts and other schools outside of local authority control for this purpose in 2014-15. Local authorities, academy trusts and schools themselves are best placed to judge when asbestos needs to be removed, or other works are necessary to make it safe, and can use this funding to carry out that work as required.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The department has recently announced £4.2 billion in funding for responsible bodies to spend on improving the condition of their school buildings during 2015-18.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 23/03/2015 15:20:40 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

228129

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	GCE A-level
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the awarding organisations on the number of people needed to mark A Level examinations in summer 2015; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	228131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>This is a matter for Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. I have therefore asked its Chief Regulator, Glenys Stacey, to write directly to the Honourable Member. A copy of her reply will be placed in the House of Commons Library.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Mr Nick Gibb question first answered 23/03/2015 12:16:44 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

228130

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Social Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much of the money disbursed from the budget of her Department's Children's Social Care Innovation Programme has been allocated to organisations in the (a) public, (b) private and (c) voluntary sectors in (i) 2013-14 and (ii) 2014-15 to date.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	228124
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>The Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme has been open for funding applications since March 2014. Funding from the programme was not available in 2013–14.</p><p> </p><p>For 2014-15, a total of £25.23 million has been disbursed to successful projects across the public, private and voluntary sectors:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Organisation Type</p></td><td><p>Funding 2014-15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Public</p></td><td><p>£22.36 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Private</p></td><td><p>£1.45 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Voluntary</p></td><td><p>£1.42 million</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>£83,000 has been disbursed for central evaluation of the programme in 2014-15. In addition, all successful projects are expected to have an evaluation element. The amount allocated from within project budgets varies between five and ten percent of their total grant amount.</p><p> </p><p>The Innovation Programme projects have also been allocated funding for 2015-16. A further £75 million has been committed for this period.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 228122 228123 question first answered 23/03/2015 17:52:05 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck