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star this property date less than 2023-09-06more like thismore than 2023-09-06
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Department for Education more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Schools: Buildings 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 His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential risks of schools in England that have been built using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
star this property uin HL9957 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
unstar this property answer text <p>Nothing is more important than the safety of children and staff. It has always been the case that where we are made aware of a building that may pose an immediate risk, the Department takes immediate action.</p><p>It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, Local Authorities, and voluntary-aided school bodies – who work with their schools on a day-to-day basis, to manage the safety and maintenance of their schools and to alert us if there is a concern with a building.</p><p>The Department has acted decisively and proactively to tackle this issue. This Government has taken more proactive action on RAAC than any other in the UK. The Department issued comprehensive guidance in 2018, and subsequent years, to all responsible bodies highlighting the potential risks associated with RAAC and supporting them to identify this within their buildings, as well as to take appropriate steps in meeting their obligations to keep buildings safe. The most recent guidance is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-estates-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-estates-guidance</a>.</p><p>There are over 22,000 schools and colleges in England, and the vast majority are unaffected. A significant proportion of the estate was built outside the period where RAAC was used, with around one third of the estate built since 2001, therefore, the Department has focused efforts on buildings built in the post-war decades.</p><p>The Department issued a questionnaire in March 2022, asking responsible bodies to inform the Department of any suspected RAAC identified in their estates. Responsible bodies have submitted questionnaires for over 98% of schools with blocks built in the target era, of which there are 14,900. We are pressing all remaining schools to get checks completed, to determine which schools require surveys.</p><p>The Department is contacting responsible bodies to help them respond to this request and to advise on what needs to be done, so that they can establish whether they believe they have RAAC. This work will continue until we have a response for all target era schools.</p><p>Schools and colleges where RAAC is suspected are being fast tracked for surveying, which is used to confirm whether RAAC is actually present. All schools and colleges that have already told us they suspect they might have RAAC will be surveyed within a matter of weeks, in many cases in a matter of days.</p><p>All schools where RAAC is confirmed are provided with a dedicated caseworker to support them and help implement a mitigation plan and minimise the disruption to children’s learning.</p><p>Across Government, Departments have been asked to report on the current picture of suspected and confirmed RAAC in their estates as soon as possible. This will be updated on a regular basis as new buildings are identified and surveying and remediation are carried out. The Department for Education published lists of education settings confirmed as having RAAC on Wednesday 6 September, and committed to providing further updates.</p><p>Schools will contact parents where RAAC is identified and inform them of any impacts on their child. The vast majority of schools are unaffected. Any parents that are unsure if their child’s school is affected should contact their school directly.</p><p>While some short term disruption is inevitable, all available measures will be taken to minimise disruption to pupil learning and ensure that pupils continue to receive face-to-face teaching. Where there is any disturbance to face-to-face education, schools will prioritise attendance for vulnerable children and young people and children of key workers. The guidance published by the Department in August also includes guidance on provision for pupils with SEND and sets out expectations that schools continue to provide free school meals to eligible pupils.</p><p>The Department will fund emergency mitigation work needed to make buildings safe, including installing alternative classroom space where necessary. Where schools and colleges need additional help with revenue costs, like transport to locations or temporarily renting a local hall or office, the department will provide that support for all reasonable requests. The Department will also fund longer term refurbishment projects, or rebuilding projects where these are needed, to rectify the RAAC issue in the long term.</p><p>All previously confirmed School Rebuilding Programme projects announced in 2021 and 2022 will continue to go ahead. A full list of confirmed projects can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-schools-in-the-programme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-schools-in-the-programme</a>.</p><p>Further information on RAAC in education settings is available on the Education Hub: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/06/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/06/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/</a><a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/04/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/" target="_blank">.</a></p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9996 more like this
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less than 2023-09-19T11:36:06.557Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-19T11:36:06.557Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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1796
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1659261
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-07more like thismore than 2023-09-07
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Schools: Buildings 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 His Majesty's Government how many schools have not returned a reinforced autoclave aerated concrete survey; and what actions they are taking to ensure the safety of teachers and pupils in schools where the safety of buildings is not yet known. more like this
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Earl Russell more like this
star this property uin HL9996 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
unstar this property answer text <p>Nothing is more important than the safety of children and staff. It has always been the case that where we are made aware of a building that may pose an immediate risk, the Department takes immediate action.</p><p>It is the responsibility of those who run schools – academy trusts, Local Authorities, and voluntary-aided school bodies – who work with their schools on a day-to-day basis, to manage the safety and maintenance of their schools and to alert us if there is a concern with a building.</p><p>The Department has acted decisively and proactively to tackle this issue. This Government has taken more proactive action on RAAC than any other in the UK. The Department issued comprehensive guidance in 2018, and subsequent years, to all responsible bodies highlighting the potential risks associated with RAAC and supporting them to identify this within their buildings, as well as to take appropriate steps in meeting their obligations to keep buildings safe. The most recent guidance is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-estates-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-estates-guidance</a>.</p><p>There are over 22,000 schools and colleges in England, and the vast majority are unaffected. A significant proportion of the estate was built outside the period where RAAC was used, with around one third of the estate built since 2001, therefore, the Department has focused efforts on buildings built in the post-war decades.</p><p>The Department issued a questionnaire in March 2022, asking responsible bodies to inform the Department of any suspected RAAC identified in their estates. Responsible bodies have submitted questionnaires for over 98% of schools with blocks built in the target era, of which there are 14,900. We are pressing all remaining schools to get checks completed, to determine which schools require surveys.</p><p>The Department is contacting responsible bodies to help them respond to this request and to advise on what needs to be done, so that they can establish whether they believe they have RAAC. This work will continue until we have a response for all target era schools.</p><p>Schools and colleges where RAAC is suspected are being fast tracked for surveying, which is used to confirm whether RAAC is actually present. All schools and colleges that have already told us they suspect they might have RAAC will be surveyed within a matter of weeks, in many cases in a matter of days.</p><p>All schools where RAAC is confirmed are provided with a dedicated caseworker to support them and help implement a mitigation plan and minimise the disruption to children’s learning.</p><p>Across Government, Departments have been asked to report on the current picture of suspected and confirmed RAAC in their estates as soon as possible. This will be updated on a regular basis as new buildings are identified and surveying and remediation are carried out. The Department for Education published lists of education settings confirmed as having RAAC on Wednesday 6 September, and committed to providing further updates.</p><p>Schools will contact parents where RAAC is identified and inform them of any impacts on their child. The vast majority of schools are unaffected. Any parents that are unsure if their child’s school is affected should contact their school directly.</p><p>While some short term disruption is inevitable, all available measures will be taken to minimise disruption to pupil learning and ensure that pupils continue to receive face-to-face teaching. Where there is any disturbance to face-to-face education, schools will prioritise attendance for vulnerable children and young people and children of key workers. The guidance published by the Department in August also includes guidance on provision for pupils with SEND and sets out expectations that schools continue to provide free school meals to eligible pupils.</p><p>The Department will fund emergency mitigation work needed to make buildings safe, including installing alternative classroom space where necessary. Where schools and colleges need additional help with revenue costs, like transport to locations or temporarily renting a local hall or office, the department will provide that support for all reasonable requests. The Department will also fund longer term refurbishment projects, or rebuilding projects where these are needed, to rectify the RAAC issue in the long term.</p><p>All previously confirmed School Rebuilding Programme projects announced in 2021 and 2022 will continue to go ahead. A full list of confirmed projects can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-schools-in-the-programme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-schools-in-the-programme</a>.</p><p>Further information on RAAC in education settings is available on the Education Hub: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/06/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/06/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/</a><a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/04/new-guidance-on-raac-in-education-settings/" target="_blank">.</a></p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9957 more like this
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remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2023-09-19T11:36:06.637Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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4983
unstar this property label Biography information for Earl Russell more like this
1248580
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Pupils: Transgender People 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 what plans they have to publish new transgender guidance for schools; and when such guidance will be available. more like this
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Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne more like this
star this property uin HL9943 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-11-17more like thismore than 2020-11-17
unstar this property answer text <p>The department continues to work closely with the Government Equalities Office to understand developments in this area, including non-departmental guidance and reports, and consider how government can best support the school sector.</p><p>We recognise that these are complex and sensitive matters to navigate, and schools are best placed to work with parents, pupils and public services to decide what is best for individual children – and what is best for all others in the school.</p><p>To note, the department has published guidance to help schools understand how to fulfil their duties under the Equality Act 2010. This guidance is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools</a>.</p><p>In relation to teaching, the department has recently published implementation guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). This sets out that all resources used in teaching about gender and biological sex should be age-appropriate and evidence based. Teachers should not reinforce harmful stereotypes, for instance by suggesting that children might be a different gender based on their personality and interests, or the clothes they prefer to wear – they should of course always seek to treat individual students with empathy and support.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9944 more like this
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less than 2020-11-17T16:57:44.643Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-17T16:57:44.643Z
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4218
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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1164
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne more like this
1248581
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Gender: Education 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 which Government department is responsible for the policy contained in guidance and reports on transgender education in schools. more like this
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Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne more like this
star this property uin HL9944 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2020-11-17more like thismore than 2020-11-17
unstar this property answer text <p>The department continues to work closely with the Government Equalities Office to understand developments in this area, including non-departmental guidance and reports, and consider how government can best support the school sector.</p><p>We recognise that these are complex and sensitive matters to navigate, and schools are best placed to work with parents, pupils and public services to decide what is best for individual children – and what is best for all others in the school.</p><p>To note, the department has published guidance to help schools understand how to fulfil their duties under the Equality Act 2010. This guidance is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools</a>.</p><p>In relation to teaching, the department has recently published implementation guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). This sets out that all resources used in teaching about gender and biological sex should be age-appropriate and evidence based. Teachers should not reinforce harmful stereotypes, for instance by suggesting that children might be a different gender based on their personality and interests, or the clothes they prefer to wear – they should of course always seek to treat individual students with empathy and support.</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9943 more like this
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less than 2020-11-17T16:57:44.697Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-17T16:57:44.697Z
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4218
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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1164
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne more like this
1657600
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Foundation Schools: Governing Bodies 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 His Majesty's Government which foundation bodies have been established under section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. more like this
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
star this property uin HL9858 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The Department is only aware of one foundation body established under Section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The Bourne Foundation was established as a body corporate in July 1999 under the Foundation Body Regulations 1999, which were in operation at the time. The Bourne Foundation was subsequently dissolved by Statutory Order, which came into force on 5 January 2017. There have been no applications for foundation body status made under the Education (Foundation Body) (England) Regulations 2000, which replaced the earlier 1999 regulations.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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HL9859 more like this
HL9860 more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.78Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.78Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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1241
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
1657601
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Foundation Schools: Governing Bodies 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 His Majesty's Government which foundation bodies established under section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 have now closed. more like this
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
star this property uin HL9859 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The Department is only aware of one foundation body established under Section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The Bourne Foundation was established as a body corporate in July 1999 under the Foundation Body Regulations 1999, which were in operation at the time. The Bourne Foundation was subsequently dissolved by Statutory Order, which came into force on 5 January 2017. There have been no applications for foundation body status made under the Education (Foundation Body) (England) Regulations 2000, which replaced the earlier 1999 regulations.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL9858 more like this
HL9860 more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.83Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.83Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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1241
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
1657602
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Foundation Schools: Governing Bodies 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 His Majesty's Government which applications for foundation body status made under the Education (Foundation Body) (England) Regulations 2000 have not resulted in the establishment of a foundation body. more like this
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
star this property uin HL9860 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The Department is only aware of one foundation body established under Section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The Bourne Foundation was established as a body corporate in July 1999 under the Foundation Body Regulations 1999, which were in operation at the time. The Bourne Foundation was subsequently dissolved by Statutory Order, which came into force on 5 January 2017. There have been no applications for foundation body status made under the Education (Foundation Body) (England) Regulations 2000, which replaced the earlier 1999 regulations.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL9858 more like this
HL9859 more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.877Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T17:01:24.877Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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1241
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
1655136
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-07-25more like thismore than 2023-07-25
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Special Educational Needs 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 His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to address the gaps in learning for disabled children who need to be absent from school more often than their peers. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
star this property uin HL9706 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-08-07more like thismore than 2023-08-07
unstar this property answer text <p>Disabled children often face greater barriers to attending school than their peers, but the government is clear that the attendance ambition for these pupils should be the same as for any other pupil.</p><p>The department’s new ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance (attached) sets expectations on schools to be mindful of the barriers that disabled children face and put in place additional support where necessary to access full-time education, including making reasonable adjustments (for example, to uniforms or school routines). The department’s attendance hubs, mentors and advisor programmes will help schools to meet these expectations.</p><p>Local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health reasons including long-term illness, would otherwise not receive suitable education. The department’s statutory guidance, ‘Ensuring a good education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs’ (attached), sets out clear expectations of local authorities to meet this duty including that the education provided is of good quality.</p><p>The attached Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan and the Children’s Social Care Implementation Strategy, detail commitments to providing stronger support for disabled children. This includes a Law Commission review of children’s social care legislation for disabled children and a £30 million investment in innovative approaches to short breaks for disabled children. Improved attendance will be a key outcome in the new SEND and AP inclusion dashboards and in the new performance framework for AP. Information on the implementation strategy is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love</a>.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_health_needs_guidance.pdf more like this
star this property title health needs guidance more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_SEND_and_alternative_provision_improvement_plan.pdf more like this
star this property title SEND AP plan more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance_guidance.pdf more like this
star this property title School attendance guidance more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL9707 more like this
HL9708 more like this
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less than 2023-08-07T11:38:50.253Zmore like thismore than 2023-08-07T11:38:50.253Z
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4703
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
star this property tabling member
4130
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
1655137
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-07-25more like thismore than 2023-07-25
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education remove filter
star this property hansard heading Special Educational Needs more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the provision of education for disabled children who have long periods of absence from schools. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
star this property uin HL9707 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2023-08-07more like thismore than 2023-08-07
unstar this property answer text <p>Disabled children often face greater barriers to attending school than their peers, but the government is clear that the attendance ambition for these pupils should be the same as for any other pupil.</p><p>The department’s new ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance (attached) sets expectations on schools to be mindful of the barriers that disabled children face and put in place additional support where necessary to access full-time education, including making reasonable adjustments (for example, to uniforms or school routines). The department’s attendance hubs, mentors and advisor programmes will help schools to meet these expectations.</p><p>Local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health reasons including long-term illness, would otherwise not receive suitable education. The department’s statutory guidance, ‘Ensuring a good education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs’ (attached), sets out clear expectations of local authorities to meet this duty including that the education provided is of good quality.</p><p>The attached Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan and the Children’s Social Care Implementation Strategy, detail commitments to providing stronger support for disabled children. This includes a Law Commission review of children’s social care legislation for disabled children and a £30 million investment in innovative approaches to short breaks for disabled children. Improved attendance will be a key outcome in the new SEND and AP inclusion dashboards and in the new performance framework for AP. Information on the implementation strategy is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love</a>.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_health_needs_guidance.pdf more like this
star this property title health needs guidance more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_SEND_and_alternative_provision_improvement_plan.pdf more like this
star this property title SEND AP plan more like this
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star this property file name HL9706_HL9707_HL9708_Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance_guidance.pdf more like this
star this property title School attendance guidance more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL9706 more like this
HL9708 more like this
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Department for Education more like this
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star this property hansard heading Special Educational Needs: Attendance more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Children’s Commissioner report Beyond the labels: A SEND system which works for every child, every time, published in November 2022, which found that “children with SEND are overrepresented in terms of low attendance at school”, what plans they have to reform approaches to school attendance to incorporate the needs of disabled children. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>Disabled children often face greater barriers to attending school than their peers, but the government is clear that the attendance ambition for these pupils should be the same as for any other pupil.</p><p>The department’s new ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance (attached) sets expectations on schools to be mindful of the barriers that disabled children face and put in place additional support where necessary to access full-time education, including making reasonable adjustments (for example, to uniforms or school routines). The department’s attendance hubs, mentors and advisor programmes will help schools to meet these expectations.</p><p>Local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health reasons including long-term illness, would otherwise not receive suitable education. The department’s statutory guidance, ‘Ensuring a good education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs’ (attached), sets out clear expectations of local authorities to meet this duty including that the education provided is of good quality.</p><p>The attached Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan and the Children’s Social Care Implementation Strategy, detail commitments to providing stronger support for disabled children. This includes a Law Commission review of children’s social care legislation for disabled children and a £30 million investment in innovative approaches to short breaks for disabled children. Improved attendance will be a key outcome in the new SEND and AP inclusion dashboards and in the new performance framework for AP. Information on the implementation strategy is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/childrens-social-care-stable-homes-built-on-love</a>.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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