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1735442
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
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 Religion: Education 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 she plans to include a review of the current arrangements for religious education in the planned review of the national curriculum. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9920 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. Religious education should help pupils to better understand the values and traditions of different religious communities, which is why it remains a compulsory subject in all state-funded schools in England for each pupil up to the age of 18.</p><p>The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, which is chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring that all children and young people are represented in their learning and have access to a broad range of subjects.</p><p>The review group has recently launched a call for evidence, which sets out key questions and themes where it would particularly welcome input.</p><p>Anyone can access and respond to the call for evidence or register to join a live event. The review is looking to hear from a range of experts across the sector, in addition to the regular contact departmental officials have with stakeholders on the matter of religious education.</p>
answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
answering member printed Catherine McKinnell more like this
grouped question UIN
9921 more like this
9922 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.79Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.79Z
answering member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1735444
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
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 Religion: Education 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 she plans to hold discussions with the (a) National Association of Teachers of RE, (b) RE Council and (c) National Association of Standing Advisory Councils on RE on the Curriculum and Assessment Review. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9921 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. Religious education should help pupils to better understand the values and traditions of different religious communities, which is why it remains a compulsory subject in all state-funded schools in England for each pupil up to the age of 18.</p><p>The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, which is chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring that all children and young people are represented in their learning and have access to a broad range of subjects.</p><p>The review group has recently launched a call for evidence, which sets out key questions and themes where it would particularly welcome input.</p><p>Anyone can access and respond to the call for evidence or register to join a live event. The review is looking to hear from a range of experts across the sector, in addition to the regular contact departmental officials have with stakeholders on the matter of religious education.</p>
answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
answering member printed Catherine McKinnell more like this
grouped question UIN
9920 more like this
9922 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.837Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.837Z
answering member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1735445
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
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 Religion: Education 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 she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the proposal of the Religious Education Council’s National Content Standard for Religious Education; and whether she plans to include the National Content Standard for Religious Education in the planned review of the National Curriculum. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9922 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. Religious education should help pupils to better understand the values and traditions of different religious communities, which is why it remains a compulsory subject in all state-funded schools in England for each pupil up to the age of 18.</p><p>The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, which is chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The review will seek to deliver a curriculum that reflects the issues and diversities of our society, ensuring that all children and young people are represented in their learning and have access to a broad range of subjects.</p><p>The review group has recently launched a call for evidence, which sets out key questions and themes where it would particularly welcome input.</p><p>Anyone can access and respond to the call for evidence or register to join a live event. The review is looking to hear from a range of experts across the sector, in addition to the regular contact departmental officials have with stakeholders on the matter of religious education.</p>
answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
answering member printed Catherine McKinnell more like this
grouped question UIN
9920 more like this
9921 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.867Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T11:17:59.867Z
answering member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1734267
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
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 Universities: Admissions 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 steps she is taking to encourage boys to apply for university. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9167 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The department will support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university, regardless of their background and personal characteristics. Access to higher education (HE) should be based on ability and attainment. Opportunity should be available to all and it is our aspiration that no groups are left behind.</p><p>It is critical that both boys and girls are supported with good advice, quality options and fair and transparent processes which ensure there are no barriers to them accessing high quality courses suited to their ability, interests and aspirations.</p><p>The department expects schools and colleges to provide a stable, structured careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks. The Benchmarks include a clear expectation that every pupil should meet providers of the full range of learning opportunities, including universities. By the age of 18, all pupils who are considering applying for university should have had at least two visits to universities to meet staff and pupils</p><p>All English HE providers that are registered with the Office for Students (OfS) and intend to charge higher fees must have an access and participation plan (APP) approved by the OfS. APPs should set out how a university or college will challenge risks to equality of opportunity in HE and include the underrepresented groups it will support. HE providers should refer to the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register published by the OfS when considering risk. They should also consider other local risks based on available evidence to address areas of under-representation.</p><p>UCAS has introduced reforms to the admissions application form to increase transparency and improve clarity around the process. These include a new academic reference for the 2024 cycle, a new entry grades tool for the 2025 cycle and personal statement reform. These changes aim to enable students to make informed, ambitious choices and ensure universities hear from students in their own words.</p>
answering member constituency Lewisham East more like this
answering member printed Janet Daby more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-23T11:17:50.937Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-23T11:17:50.937Z
answering member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1734268
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
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 Special Educational Needs: Autism 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 support her Department provides to young girls with autism in schools. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 9168 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>For too long the education and care system has not met the needs of all children, particularly children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve.</p><p>This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with SEND or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.</p><p>The large majority of pupils diagnosed with autism as their primary type of need are boys. There is ongoing research and awareness on the different presentation of autism traits according to gender and the late, under and misdiagnosis of girls and women. This gender imbalance is greater for autism than for any other primary type of need.</p><p>The department holds and funds the Universal SEND Services contract, which brings together SEND-specific continuing professional development and support for the school and further education workforce. The programme aims to improve outcomes for children and young people, including those with autism. As part of the contract, the Autism Education Trust (AET) provide a range of training and support for staff on autism including a live 90 minute ‘making sense of autism’ training. The training covers topics such as understanding autism, reasonable adjustments for pupils and how to listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic pupils. The AET offer also addresses autism in girls and helps education staff understand more about how autism may present differently in girls. Since the contract began in May 2022, over 185,000 professionals have received training from AET training partners.</p>
answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
answering member printed Catherine McKinnell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-23T11:36:32.973Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-23T11:36:32.973Z
answering member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1732819
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-09more like thismore than 2024-10-09
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 Students: Fees and Charges 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 recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the current level of tuition fees. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 8142 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and this response outlines the information for England only.</p><p> </p><p>The government is determined that the higher education (HE) funding system should deliver for our economy, for universities and for students. The department will look carefully at all options and come forward with proposals. Funding plans for the HE sector will be set out at the relevant fiscal event in line with the approach to public spending commitments across government.</p><p> </p><p>The department recognises the immediate financial strain that some providers are under. As such, the department will continue to work closely with the Office for Students to monitor any risks and to ensure there are robust plans in place to mitigate them.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Lewisham East more like this
answering member printed Janet Daby more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-18T13:10:17.803Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-18T13:10:17.803Z
answering member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1731870
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-07more like thismore than 2024-10-07
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 Students: Housing 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 she has has made of the adequacy of student accommodation provision. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 7454 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and this response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>Student accommodation is a busy part of the housing market. As universities and landlords are private, autonomous bodies, the government has no role in the provision of student accommodation, nor a remit to intervene in how it is allocated.</p><p>The department recognises the concerns that many students have about the availability and cost of their accommodation. We expect universities and private landlords to review their accommodation policies to ensure they are affordable, fair, clear and promote the interests of students.</p><p>All student landlords must be registered with a local authority or belong to one of the three government-sponsored Accommodation Codes of Practice. Since 2006, these have protected the interests of students to ensure standards are maintained and disputes are resolved promptly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Lewisham East more like this
answering member printed Janet Daby more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-15T13:06:11.937Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-15T13:06:11.937Z
answering member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1730442
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-04more like thismore than 2024-10-04
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 Shipping: Training 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 steps her Department is taking to engage with the maritime sector to encourage training of maritime workers. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 6238 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
answer text <p>Meeting the skills needs of the next decade is central to delivering the government's missions across all regions and nations, which is why the department’s Ministers and officials regularly engage with business representative groups, employers, training providers and third sector organisations that represent all sectors.</p><p>Employers in the maritime sector have developed a number of apprenticeships to help meet their skills needs, including Level 2 Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic and Level 3 Maritime Electrical Fitter.</p><p>T Levels are a high quality technical option for 16 to 19 year olds. 21 subjects are now available, including three in Engineering and Manufacturing that are designed by relevant employers to meet the needs of the industry and to prepare students for work, further study or a higher apprenticeship.</p><p>In addition, Skills England is a new body that will tackle skills shortages and support sustained economic growth. Skills England will:</p><ul><li>Provide an authoritative assessment of national and regional skills needs in the economy now and in the future by combining the best available statistical data with insights generated from employers and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure that there is a comprehensive suite of apprenticeships, training and technical qualifications for individuals and employers to access that are aligned with skills gaps and what employers need. As part of this, Skills England will identify which training should be available via the new Growth and Skills Levy.</li><li>Work together with combined authorities and other places with devolution deals, as well as other regional organisations, such as Employer Representative Bodies, to ensure that regional and national skills needs are met at all levels, from essential skills to those delivered via higher education, in line with the forthcoming Industrial Strategy.</li></ul><p>The National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh sets out the vision for a globally successful, innovative and sustainable UK shipbuilding enterprise. More information can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/refresh-to-the-national-shipbuilding-strategy" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/refresh-to-the-national-shipbuilding-strategy</a>. The UK Shipbuilding Taskforce report made recommendations for the UK Government and devolved governments to take forward.</p><p>The department will support the National Shipbuilding Office, through the Shipbuilding Skills Delivery Group as they move to delivery. The department will continue to monitor their progress to understand the impact of any potential changes to the skills system on shipbuilding.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Lewisham East more like this
answering member printed Janet Daby more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-14T16:06:07.743Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-14T16:06:07.743Z
answering member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1726972
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-03more like thismore than 2024-09-03
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 Universities: Applications 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 she has made of the implications for her policies of levels of uptake of university applications in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 3978 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-13more like thismore than 2024-09-13
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p> </p><p>The majority of students who applied for places at universities in 2024 will have done so before the change of government in July 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Final applications, acceptances and confirmations of these places will continue to be finalised until the end of October 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The department will continue to work closely with the higher education sector to support the 2025 intake of students and to ensure they can progress to their next step in life.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Lewisham East more like this
answering member printed Janet Daby more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-13T14:44:05.907Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-13T14:44:05.907Z
answering member
4698
label Biography information for Janet Daby more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1726634
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-02more like thismore than 2024-09-02
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 Language and Mathematics: 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, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing mandatory re-sits for GCSE English and Maths. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon remove filter
uin 3702 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-10more like thismore than 2024-09-10
answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>Having a good standard of English and mathematics is key to a good education, future career options and for ensuring rising standards in literacy and numeracy. The department’s focus is on continued study and improving capability in English and mathematics because of the evidenced benefits this brings to students‘ lives.</p><p>The department does not require students who have not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in mathematics and English to re-sit the qualification. If a student wishes to re-take their Level 2 English and mathematics they should do so when they and their provider think they are ready.</p><p>The Curriculum and Assessment Review will seek to deliver an excellent foundation in English and mathematics, including how best to support 16 to 19 year olds who currently do not achieve Level 2 by the age of 16.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
answering member printed Catherine McKinnell more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-10T12:22:47.05Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-10T12:22:47.05Z
answering member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this