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star this property date less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
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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 Vocational Guidance: Disability more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what means of redress is available to disabled young people who haven’t received independent careers advice. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson 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 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
star this property answer text <p>We want all children and young people, no matter what their special educational need or disability (SEND), to reach their full potential and receive the right support to succeed in their education and in their transition to adult life. The SEND Code of Practice explicitly states that all children and young people with SEND should be prepared for adulthood and that this preparation should start early.</p><p> </p><p>Governing bodies must ensure that all registered pupils at the school are provided with independent careers guidance from year 8 to year 13 and every school must publish details of their careers programme for young people and their parents. The department has published statutory guidance for schools to help them meet this duty: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In the event of suspected non-compliance with the duties and statutory guidance, parties involved should first try to resolve the matter and if a complaint remains unresolved, the department’s officials have the power to intervene.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2019-10-07T15:28:23.057Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T15:28:23.057Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1149072
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star this property date less than 2019-10-14more like thismore than 2019-10-14
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Vocational Guidance: Schools and Further Education more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, on how many occasions his Department has taken action against a school or college as a result of providing poor or no careers guidance. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 137 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 2019-10-22more like thismore than 2019-10-22
star this property answer text <p>Careers education is steadily improving across the country following publication of our careers strategy in December 2017.</p><p>We publish statutory guidance for schools and colleges, which sets out what they should do to provide independent careers guidance for year 8-13 students. This includes the requirement, commonly known as the Baker Clause, for schools to publish a policy statement, showing the opportunities for technical education and apprenticeship providers to talk to all year 8-13 pupils.</p><p>When we have found instances of non-compliance with these statutory duties, we have taken action. In January 2019, the former Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills (Anne Milton), my right hon. Friend for Guilford, wrote to 5 of the largest multi-academy trusts that had not yet published arrangements for provider access on all their academy websites to ask them to act to comply with the law. We also encourage providers to contact us if they are experiencing difficulties or have been blocked from going into schools, and we address this in such cases by writing to individual schools.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2019-10-22T16:32:50.81Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-22T16:32:50.81Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1150872
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star this property date less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Dyslexia: Research more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department’s policies of the research by the Driver Youth Trust on teachers and headteachers views on the usefulness and validity of the term dyslexia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 2751 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 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
star this property answer text <p>My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, has not made any formal assessment of the implications of this research.</p><p>The department has made a big difference to support for pupils with dyslexia through our clear focus on literacy, particularly the use of phonics, and improving initial teacher training and continuing professional development for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We have also provided substantial investment in additional training and resources for the school workforce, including materials relating to autism, dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties.</p><p>The SEND Reforms introduced the ‘plan, do, review’ graduated approach for pupils on SEND support so that teachers have a focus on ensuring that pupils have the right support to reach their full potential.</p><p>We recently announced significant extra funding for children and young people with more complex needs. As part of our school funding package, which will provide an extra £14 billion over the next 3 years, we are increasing high needs funding by £780 million next year, which is an increase of 12% on the amount available this year. This brings the total to be spent on supporting those with the most complex needs to £7.2 billion.</p><p>Although this additional funding will help, we recognise that more needs to be done to ensure this investment is working as well as it can for young people and that we have a sustainable SEND system in future. That is why the government recently announced a review of SEND.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2019-10-29T12:56:06.267Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-29T12:56:06.267Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1168460
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star this property date less than 2019-12-19more like thismore than 2019-12-19
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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: Food Poverty more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when he will publish a response to the Children’s Future Food Inquiry. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 52 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 2020-01-08more like thismore than 2020-01-08
star this property answer text <p>Every child should be able to access healthy nutritious food at home and in school. This is an essential part of building a country which works for everyone, and in which every child and young person can reach their potential.</p><p>We are supporting around 1.3 million of the most disadvantaged children through free school meals, saving families around £400 a year. We invested £9 million in a holiday activities and food programme in summer 2019 and will invest £9 million again in summer 2020. In addition, we are also investing in a programme to kick start sustainable breakfast clubs in schools.</p><p>We are continuing to reflect on the Children’s Future Food Inquiry report along with the recommendations. We will set out our response shortly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-01-08T08:47:23.157Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-08T08:47:23.157Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1175048
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star this property date less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Free School Meals more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to increase the allowance for free school meals. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 10738 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 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
star this property answer text <p>As part of the increased funding for schools, announced by my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, on 30 August 2019, the benefits-related free school meals factor in the national funding formula will be increased in line with inflation.</p><p>For universal infant free school meals (UIFSM), schools receive funding through a separate grant and the provisional allocations were confirmed for the 2019/20 academic year last June. We have not taken decisions on future rates for UIFSM rates yet.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-02-10T16:09:03.23Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-10T16:09:03.23Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1175054
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star this property date less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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: Injuries more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on the health and wellbeing of pupils with brain injury of the change in the level of funding for mentoring those pupils. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 10741 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 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
star this property answer text <p>No child or young person should be held back from reaching their potential, including those with complex special needs and disabilities such as an Acquired Brain Injury. This is why we have announced £780 million of additional high needs funding for next year (2020-21), which is an increase of 12% compared to this year, bringing the total amount for supporting those with the most complex needs to £7.2 billion. This will be the largest year-on-year increase since the high needs funding block was created in 2013.</p><p>Every local authority will see an increase in high needs funding of at least 8% per head of population aged 2 to 18. Sunderland will receive £28.4 million in high needs funding. This will provide valuable extra resources so that support is in place to make sure that no pupil or student is left behind.</p><p>When deciding on the provision to be made for a particular child or young person with a special educational need or disability (SEND), schools and local authorities must have regard to the SEND Code of Practice. The SEND Code of Practice is clear that professionals working with children and young people with SEND should involve the parents or the young person at every stage of planning and reviewing support and take account of their wishes, feelings and perspectives.</p><p>If a child or young person has an Education, Health and Care plan, the plan should set out exactly what support they should be receiving.</p><p>Every school is also required to have a policy in place to support pupils with medical conditions and this should be easily accessible for school staff and parents or carers. Governing bodies have a duty to ensure that arrangements are put in place.</p><p>The SEND system focuses on what works to meet a child’s need rather than the starting point of what condition does this child have.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-02-10T17:47:33.3Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-10T17:47:33.3Z
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star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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1176904
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star this property date less than 2020-02-06more like thismore than 2020-02-06
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Free School Meals more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether it remains his Department's policy to fund universal infant free school meals; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 13441 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-13more like thismore than 2020-02-13
star this property answer text <p>We are making a significant investment in free school meals for children. Nutritious food in schools helps ensure pupils are well nourished, develop healthy eating habits and can concentrate and learn. We ensure that the most disadvantaged children receive a free healthy lunch at school and in 2019, around 1.3 million disadvantaged children benefitted from this important provision, saving families roughly £400 a year.</p><p> </p><p>Free meals were also extended to disadvantaged further education students in September 2014. In addition, universal infant free school meals were introduced in 2014, and the department spends around £600 million each year ensuring 1.4 million infants receive a free meal through this programme. We have confirmed the funding arrangements for this provision for the current academic year, and arrangements for 2020/21 will be confirmed in due course.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-02-13T13:11:44.89Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-13T13:11:44.89Z
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star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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1184886
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star this property date less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Disabled Students' Allowances more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect on the health and wellbeing of students in higher education with brain injuries of the change in the level of disabled student allowance funding for mentoring those students. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 29203 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
star this property answer text <p>There has been no change to the level of funding available through Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) for mentoring support. All students who are eligible for DSAs, including those with brain injuries, are assessed in respect of the type and level of support they specifically require.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-03-23T15:19:04.297Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T15:19:04.297Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
1184887
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star this property date less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
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 Students: Irlen Syndrome more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on the health and wellbeing of students in higher education with visual stress of the removal of colorimetry funding for those students. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Washington and Sunderland West remove filter
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this
star this property uin 29204 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
star this property answer text <p>The department is in discussion with the Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education as to whether any additional types of assistance would be appropriate for students with a diagnosis of visual stress.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan remove filter
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less than 2020-03-23T15:24:45.697Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T15:24:45.697Z
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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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson more like this