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759270

	registered interest
	date	11/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle constituency have been allocated a careers and enterprise company adviser.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
	tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
	uin	9892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The department is working closely with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) and I met with representatives of the Company recently.</p><p> </p><p>The CEC set up its Enterprise Adviser Network in 2015 to work with schools and colleges to increase opportunities for young people to learn more about the world of work. Over 1,800 Enterprise Advisers are now working with schools and colleges to support their careers and enterprise provision.</p><p> </p><p>In Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle there are five education establishments that have signed up to the network. Four establishments have been matched with an Enterprise Adviser and the other one is in the process of being matched.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:47:23 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

758678

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Unemployment: County Durham
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what additional funding and resources her Department is providing to reduce the number of people not in education, employment and training in (a) Easington constituency and (b) County Durham.
	tabling member constituency	Easington
	tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
	uin	9555
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>We do not hold a breakdown of this funding.</p><p> </p><p>Allocation of skills funding for people aged 19 and over is available for those who need support to gain sustainable employment wherever they are. Our priorities are apprenticeships, traineeships, English and maths for those who need it and support for the unemployed to get into the labour market. Young people who did not achieve GCSEs or A Level equivalent at school can receive free training up to age 23.</p><p>These priorities are focused on targeting young people ensuring that they are ready for employment or further training.</p><p> </p><p>The government will invest around £7 billion during 2016/17, to ensure there is a place in education or training for every 16 to 19-year old who wants one (including spend on apprenticeships for this age group). Around £540 million of this funding has been allocated to provide extra support specifically for disadvantaged students.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibility for identifying and supporting 16 to 19-year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) lies with local authorities. Whilst the government provides the framework and funding to increase participation, responsibility and accountability lies with local authorities. They are responsible for making sure that there is sufficient, suitable education and training provision to meet those needs, and supporting young people to participate.</p><p> </p><p>There is a range of support and guidance that contributes to reducing the number of 16 to 18-year olds NEET, including independent careers advice in schools and colleges, and access to the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:45:49 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

732380

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Sign Language: Interpreters
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that all British sign language interpreters use the same set of standards.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	951
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2017 answer text <p>People take BSL qualifications at a lower level and progress to a higher level. People also need to register with the <a href="http://www.nrcpd.org.uk/" target="_blank">National Registers of Communications Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people</a> (NRCPD). This information can be found on the careers advisory service site: <a href="https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/british-sign-language-interpreter" target="_blank">https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/british-sign-language-interpreter</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><br> </strong></p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 06/07/2017 17:00:35 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

758676

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Apprentices: Ashfield
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many apprenticeships in Ashfield constituency are (a) above and (b) below NVQ Level 2.
	tabling member constituency	Ashfield
	tabling member printed	Gloria De Piero
	uin	9460
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>Apprenticeship programmes are only delivered at Level 2 and above.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows total apprenticeship participation in the Ashfield consistency for the latest full year for which data is available, 2015/16.</p><p>Data for the 2016/17 academic year shows participation covering the year reported to date, August 2016 to April 2017.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2015/16</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2016/17</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Full year</p></td><td><p>Reported to date</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p>2,530</p></td><td><p>2,460</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 12/09/2017 14:48:02 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	3915 label Biography information for Gloria De Piero

758667

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Young People: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage more young people to train in computer-based industries.
	tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
	tabling member printed	David Simpson
	uin	9392
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The department is taking action at all stages of the education and training pipeline to help encourage young people into digital-related careers. We have introduced computing as a statutory national curriculum subject at all four key stages, in addition to a new Computer Science GCSE and A Level. The content was developed with industry experts to better equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to become active creators of digital technology.</p><p>We have supported employers to develop new apprenticeships in digital occupations across different levels, including in data analysis, digital marketing, network engineering and cyber security. We also established Ada, National College for Digital Skills. Driven by employers, Ada will train up to 5,000 students over the next five years for a wide range of digital careers and we are investing £500 million in reforming the technical education system, which includes the development of a specialist digital route with a clear pathway to employment.</p><p>Young people also need information on the range of jobs and careers, as well as opportunities to engage with employers. Information on careers, courses and training in computer-based industries is available from a number of sources such as the National Careers Service who provide independent, professional advice on careers, skills and the labour market, in addition to the legal requirement on educational establishments to provide guidance.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:32:24 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

758153

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she expects to appoint a permanent chief executive of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	9299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Institute for Apprenticeships is responsible for appointing its Chief Executive in consultation with the Secretary of State for Education, and the Institute remains committed to filling the post as soon as possible.</p><p>Peter Lauener is the first Chief Executive for the Institute and an experienced senior leadership team supports him. Mr Lauener will remain in post until the new Chief Executive is appointed to ensure continuity of leadership.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 11/09/2017 12:17:31 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

758149

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Guidance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Careers and Enterprise Company on providing careers education to more schools than the 1,700 that have signed up for the scheme to date.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	9285
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department works with the Careers &amp; Enterprise Company and I met with representatives of The Company recently. We will increase the quality and coverage of careers and enterprise provision in schools and colleges through use of the Enterprise Adviser Network, improving connections between schools, colleges and employers and raising the aspirations of young people.</p><p> </p><p>The Network has now grown to over 1,800 schools and colleges across England, over 50% of all mainstream secondary schools. By the end of the year, we aim for over 2,000 secondary schools and colleges to be signed up to the Enterprise Adviser Network.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 11/09/2017 12:31:29 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

758147

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Scunthorpe
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many secondary schools in Scunthorpe constituency have been allocated a careers and enterprise company adviser.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	9278
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The department is working closely with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) and I met with representatives of the Company recently.</p><p> </p><p>The CEC set up its Enterprise Adviser Network in 2015 to work with schools and colleges to increase opportunities for young people to learn more about the world of work. Over 1,800 Enterprise Advisers are now working with schools and colleges to support their careers and enterprise provision.</p><p> </p><p>In Scunthorpe there are five education establishments that have signed up to the network, of which one has been matched with an Enterprise Adviser and the others are in the process of being matched.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:27:27 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

758145

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Adult Education: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she and her officials had with learndirect Ltd on the withdrawal of its submitted bid for the Adult Education budget procurement for 2017-18.
	tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
	tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
	uin	9273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Education and Skills Funding Agency officials have had regular discussions with Learndirect over the last year on a wide range of financial, contractual and quality issues. The Department’s priority is to protect learners and users of other services run by Learndirect.</p><p> </p><p>Once Learndirect made the decision to withdraw from the Adult Education Budget (AEB) procurement, they were informed that they would be treated in the same way as other providers who have not been awarded a contract as a result of the AEB procurement. This includes a clear contractual end date for provision, which is 31 July 2018.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 11/09/2017 12:20:08 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

758132

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Careers and Enterprise Company
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the work of the Careers and Enterprise Company to help young people into work; and whether her Department plans to provide support to that company in future.
	tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
	tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
	uin	9250
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government wants to improve careers education and guidance for all ages. We are investing over £70 million this year to support young people and adults to get high quality careers provision.</p><p> </p><p>The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company (CEC) has made excellent progress to date in several areas, including:</p><ul><li>launching its Enterprise Adviser Network to provide more opportunities for young people to learn about the world of work. To date over 1,800 Enterprise Advisers are working with schools and colleges to support their careers and enterprise strategies and link up with employers.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>an investment fund which is helping proven careers and enterprise activities to reach 250,000 young people, with 75% going to the geographical areas most in need of support.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>providing funding for 39 mentoring programmes that support young people most at risk of not achieving their potential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>We remain committed to working with the CEC in the future and building on the good work carried out to date.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 15/09/2017 11:25:41 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin