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1196949
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star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Teachers: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether disciplinary measures (1) can, and (2) will, be instigated against teachers who refuse to return to work on the grounds that they fear contracting COVID-19. more like this
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Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-08more like thismore than 2020-06-08
star this property answer text <p>The department’s guidance on implementing protective measures explains who should and should not attend nurseries and schools, and sets out the measures that should be followed for staff that are either clinically vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable, or who live with someone in either of these groups. This guidance can be accessed here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings</a>.</p><p>Whilst other staff should be able to come into school, it is natural that some staff will be worried about doing so even if the risks for them are very low. In agreeing the best approach for their schools, headteachers and school leaders should work closely with employees and unions, where appropriate. School leaders will be in the best position, knowing their staff and school circumstances, to decide how to proceed in individual cases.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-06-08T12:54:54.01Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-08T12:54:54.01Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
1196760
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Schools: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether headteachers will be able to decide which (a) age and (b) year groups are prioritised for return to school as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
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Steve McCabe more like this
star this property uin 48261 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-03more like thismore than 2020-06-03
star this property answer text <p>The Department has asked primary schools to welcome back children in nursery, Reception, year 1 and year 6, alongside priority groups (vulnerable children and children of critical workers), from 1 June. The rationale for identifying these year groups is included in guidance for schools and childcare settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June. More details are available here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020</a>.</p><p>The three year groups within mainstream primary have been prioritised because they are key transition years. Children in Reception and year 1 are at the very beginning of their school career and are mastering the essential basics, including counting and the fundamentals of reading and writing, and learning to socialise with their peers. Year 6 children are finishing Key Stage 2 and are preparing for the transition to secondary school and will benefit immensely from time with their friends and teachers to ensure they are ready.</p><p>The Department is asking that schools only welcome back these eligible year groups from 1 June. Our ambition is to bring all primary year groups back to school before the summer holidays, for a month if feasible, though this will be kept under review. We will only welcome back additional year groups if the most up-to-date assessment of the risk posed by the virus indicates it is appropriate to have larger numbers of children within schools. The safety of children and staff is our utmost priority.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-03T09:20:16.807Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T09:20:16.807Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1196692
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Teachers: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to support teachers in providing face-to-face and online support to students in different year groups and classes during the proposed phased re-opening of schools. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley East more like this
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Stephanie Peacock more like this
star this property uin 48581 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>The Department has asked primary schools to welcome back children in nursery, Reception, year 1 and year 6, alongside priority groups (vulnerable children and children of key workers), from 1 June. From 15 June, secondary schools can invite year 10 and 12 pupils (years 10 and 11 for alternative provision schools) back into school for some face-to-face support with their teachers, to supplement their remote education, which will remain the predominant mode of education for these pupils this term. Priority groups can continue to attend full-time.</p><p>The Department has published guidance to help schools prepare for wider opening which includes sections on curriculum as well as staff workload and wellbeing. The guidance is available at:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020</a>.</p><p>The Department has also published a planning guide for primary schools which includes a section on what to teach and how. The guidance is available at:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools</a>.</p><p>Guidance for secondary school provision is also available: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-secondary-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-secondary-schools</a>.</p><p><br> Teachers will continue to be able to access support to deliver remote teaching to year groups not eligible to be in school at this time. Schools are encouraged to consider how Oak National Academy or other remote education platforms can provide additional support, as well as how education delivered in school, if manageable, could be made available to pupils learning remotely. The Department has provided a range of information, guidance and support for teachers on educating children during the COVID-19 outbreak which is available at:<em><br> </em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19</a>.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T16:53:39.117Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T16:53:39.117Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock more like this
1196505
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Universities: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has for the re-opening of universities in autumn 2020. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Leeds Central more like this
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Hilary Benn more like this
star this property uin 48283 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>We expect universities to be open for the autumn term, with a blend of online teaching and in-person tuition that they consider appropriate, taking account of the need to minimise risk to staff and students.</p><p>We are working with the higher education sector to identify guidance and best practice that will be needed for universities to make informed decisions about their provision. This will help them to decide when and how they can make facilities accessible again for staff and students in a way that minimises the risks and in line with public health advice.</p><p>Universities have remained open throughout lockdown and have applied their research expertise to finding solutions to the COVID-19 outbreak in this unprecedented period. They have also delivered some fantastic and innovative examples of high-quality online learning, and now the sector is working hard in preparation for the new academic year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T16:28:18.223Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T16:28:18.223Z
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star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Hilary Benn more like this
1196616
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Schools: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he has plans to reimburse schools for the costs that they have incurred as a result of providing online learning for pupils during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
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Chi Onwurah more like this
star this property uin 48417 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>We are providing schools with the biggest funding boost in a decade, making sure that every school will receive more money for every pupil.</p><p>We are increasing school funding by £14.4 billion across the next three years, with increases of £2.6 billion this year, £4.8 billion in 2021-22 and £7.1 billion in 2022-23, compared to 2019-20.</p><p>We are also continuing to pay the pupil premium, worth around £2.4 billion per annum, to schools so that they have extra funding to provide support to their disadvantaged pupils, with per-pupil rates for the current financial year being the highest ever.</p><p>The Government has committed over £100 million to support remote education. As part of this, we are providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds across England with free laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers to help them learn from home during the lockdown.</p><p>To support the hard work of schools in delivering remote education, 40 teachers have come together to develop the brand-new Oak National Academy, launched at the start of the summer term. Oak Academy provides 180 video lessons for free each week, across a broad range of subjects, for every year group from Reception through to year 10.</p><p>We are also providing additional funding to schools, on top of existing budgets, to cover unavoidable costs incurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak that cannot be met from their existing resources.</p><p>Schools can claim up to a maximum amount that will depend on their size, and will be no more than £75,000 per school.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T16:22:44.63Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T16:22:44.63Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1196526
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the range of workers that should be regarded as key workers for the purposes of giving access to schools for their children during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Sefton Central more like this
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Bill Esterson more like this
star this property uin 48399 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>The Government has published guidance on critical workers who can access schools or educational settings, which is available here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision</a>.</p><p>The definition of critical workers remains unchanged.</p><p>As we have made progress in reducing the transmission of COVID-19, we are encouraging all eligible children to attend schools or educational settings, even if parents are able to keep their children at home. This is only where there are no shielding concerns for the child or their household.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T16:13:16.687Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T16:13:16.687Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Bill Esterson more like this
1196449
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Schools: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance he has provided to (a) primary and (b) secondary schools on helping to ensure a smooth transition for Year 6 pupils in September 2020. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
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Kate Osborne more like this
star this property uin 48651 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>The Department is asking primary schools to invite back Year 6 pupils to support their transition to secondary school.</p><p>Primary schools should ensure that information is transferred to destination secondary schools as soon as possible. If practical in the absence of examination results, primary schools should ensure that secondary schools are briefed in as much detail as possible about the attainment profile of pupils.</p><p>The Department’s latest guidance for primary schools can be found here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools</a>.</p><p>The Department is working to publish further guidance for secondary schools shortly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T15:04:06.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T15:04:06.43Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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4783
unstar this property label Biography information for Kate Osborne more like this
1196448
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Remote Education: Computers more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many disadvantaged pupils have been provided with a laptop for homeworking during the period of school closures due to the covid-19 outbreak in (a) Jarrow constituency, (b) the North East and (c) England. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Jarrow more like this
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Kate Osborne more like this
star this property uin 48650 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>The Government has committed over £100 million to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children in England to access remote education, including by providing laptops, tablets and 4G routers.</p><p>We are providing laptops and tablets to disadvantaged children who would otherwise not have access and are preparing for examinations in Year 10, receiving support from a social worker or are a care leaver. Where care leavers, children with a social worker at secondary school and disadvantaged children in Year 10 do not have internet connections, we are providing 4G wireless routers.</p><p>Local authorities and academy trusts are best placed to identify and prioritise children and young people who need devices. The Department is agreeing the number of devices allocated to each local authority and academy trust based on its estimates of the number of eligible children that do not have access to a device.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T14:54:26.26Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T14:54:26.26Z
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star this property label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
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4783
unstar this property label Biography information for Kate Osborne more like this
1196897
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Children's Commissioner for England: Public Appointments more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that the provisions of the Family Test are used as a guide in the appointment of a new Children's Commissioner for England. more like this
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Baroness Eaton more like this
star this property uin HL4608 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>The primary function of the Children’s Commissioner for England is promoting and protecting the rights of children in England and by extension of that, the Commissioner has a part to play in issues that affect families. This is a key role for protecting children’s rights, particularly the most vulnerable, and the recruitment of a new Commissioner is a priority for the government.</p><p>Whilst the Family Test is primarily a tool to prompt policymakers to consider potential impacts on family functioning and relationships in a more holistic way, various considerations will be taken into account as part of the appointment process of identifying the most appropriate person to take on the role of the new Children’s Commissioner, which is a Significant Public Appointment.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T12:40:36.663Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T12:40:36.663Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
unstar this property tabling member
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Eaton more like this
1196950
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-18
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Schools: Academic Year more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to ask schools to stay open during what is normally regarded as the summer holiday period. more like this
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Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
star this property uin HL4660 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>There are no plans to open schools during the summer holidays.</p><p>The department understands that the COVID-19 outbreak has caused disruption to young people’s education as teachers and parents have had to adapt to remote education. We are doing everything possible to make sure every child, whatever their background, has the support they need to deal with the impact of coronavirus on their education and wellbeing and are working with partners to consider the best ways to deliver this ongoing support.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T11:39:51.623Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T11:39:51.623Z
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4218
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this