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star this property date less than 2022-07-06more like thismore than 2022-07-06
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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
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star this property hansard heading Higher Education: Admissions 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 UCAS plans to analyse its data to track young people who (a) receive lower A Level grades in the 2021-22 academic year than predicted as a result of their academic performance having been adversely affected by lockdown and other restrictions introduced to prevent the spread of covid-19 during 2020 and 2021 and (b) will consequently be without any Higher Education place at the end of the 2022 admission round; what discussions she has had with UCAS on steps to take to support young people in that position; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
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Caroline Lucas more like this
unstar this property uin 31811 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-19more like thismore than 2022-07-19
star this property answer text <p>The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) operates as an independent charity and is separate from the government. The department will continue to work closely with UCAS, schools, colleges, awarding organisations, and the higher education (HE) sector to support the 2022 intake of students, so they can go on to their next step in life, whether that is university, further training, or work.</p><p>In November 2021, my right hon. Friend, the former Minister for Higher and Further Education, wrote to Vice Chancellors to recognise the hard work and dedication that the sector has shown to students throughout the 2021 and 2022 admissions cycles. The former Minister asked that additional resilience is built into strategies for the 2022 HE admissions cycle. HE sector bodies were engaged through the HE Taskforce to commend them on their efforts to date and to ask that they continue to put students first.</p><p>In June 2022, UCAS reported that 281,500 UK 18-year-olds were holding a firm offer, up 7,000 on last year and the highest on record. UCAS expect more students than in previous years to gain a place at their firm choice institution. It expects that on A level and T Level Results Day<del class="ministerial"> around 80%</del> <ins class="ministerial">the majority </ins>of students are likely to be confirmed at their firm choice. However, it is important to note that the exact numbers will not be known until 18 August, A level and T Level Results Day.</p><p>If students do not get the required grades, their preferred HE provider may still offer them a place. In the first instance, students are encouraged to talk to their school or college, or to their preferred university, who may be able to offer some flexibility. Students can also seek advice from the Exam Results Helpline run by the National Careers Service. UCAS will help thousands of students to find places through Clearing or explore other options once they have received their grades and predict that over 30,000<del class="ministerial"> places</del> <ins class="ministerial">courses </ins>will be available. Last year, 56,225 students (10%) entered university via Clearing.</p><p>While HE opens many doors for those who study at this level, it is by no means the right option for everyone, including those with the highest grades. There are multiple options for students to progress, including HE but also traineeships, T Levels, apprenticeships, the Kickstart scheme, and higher technical qualifications.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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less than 2022-07-19T16:56:27.343Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-19T16:56:27.343Z
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less than 2022-08-17T09:30:59.147Zmore like thismore than 2022-08-17T09:30:59.147Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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12770
star this property answering member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
1487013
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-07-06more like thismore than 2022-07-06
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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 Higher Education: Admissions 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 she has made an estimate of how the number of finally unplaced young people at the end of the 2022 university admission round will compare to years prior to the covid-19 outbreak; if she will make it her policy to (a) fund additional and specific careers guidance and pastoral support, (b) make available an additional year of full further education funding, (c) provide additional access provision in Higher Education and (d) undertake any other measures needed to support young people in that position; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
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Caroline Lucas more like this
unstar this property uin 31812 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-19more like thismore than 2022-07-19
star this property answer text <p>The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) operates as an independent charity and is separate from the government. The department will continue to work closely with UCAS, schools, colleges, awarding organisations, and the higher education (HE) sector to support the 2022 intake of students, so they can go on to their next step in life, whether that is university, further training, or work.</p><p>In November 2021, my right hon. Friend, the former Minister for Higher and Further Education, wrote to Vice Chancellors to recognise the hard work and dedication that the sector has shown to students throughout the 2021 and 2022 admissions cycles. The former Minister asked that additional resilience is built into strategies for the 2022 HE admissions cycle. HE sector bodies were engaged through the HE Taskforce to commend them on their efforts to date and to ask that they continue to put students first.</p><p>In June 2022, UCAS reported that 281,500 UK 18-year-olds were holding a firm offer, up 7,000 on last year and the highest on record. UCAS expect more students than in previous years to gain a place at their firm choice institution. It expects that on A level and T Level Results Day<del class="ministerial"> around 80%</del> <ins class="ministerial">the majority </ins>of students are likely to be confirmed at their firm choice. However, it is important to note that the exact numbers will not be known until 18 August, A level and T Level Results Day.</p><p>If students do not get the required grades, their preferred HE provider may still offer them a place. In the first instance, students are encouraged to talk to their school or college, or to their preferred university, who may be able to offer some flexibility. Students can also seek advice from the Exam Results Helpline run by the National Careers Service. UCAS will help thousands of students to find places through Clearing or explore other options once they have received their grades and predict that over 30,000<del class="ministerial"> places</del> <ins class="ministerial">courses </ins>will be available. Last year, 56,225 students (10%) entered university via Clearing.</p><p>While HE opens many doors for those who study at this level, it is by no means the right option for everyone, including those with the highest grades. There are multiple options for students to progress, including HE but also traineeships, T Levels, apprenticeships, the Kickstart scheme, and higher technical qualifications.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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less than 2022-07-19T16:56:27.407Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-19T16:56:27.407Z
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less than 2022-08-17T09:31:12.617Zmore like thismore than 2022-08-17T09:31:12.617Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Morley and Outwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns more like this
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3930
unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this
1358768
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-10-11more like thismore than 2021-10-11
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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 Teachers: Qualifications more like this
star this property house id 2 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 how many schools do not have a qualified teacher in a subject they offer. more like this
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Baroness Wilcox of Newport more like this
unstar this property uin HL2984 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-10-25more like thismore than 2021-10-25
star this property answer text <p>Legislation does not specify that teachers must have a degree in a particular subject or discipline. It is the Teachers’ Standards that specify the subject knowledge required for the award of qualified teacher status. All trainee teachers must meet these by the time they complete their training.</p><p><del class="ministerial">Of the 2,948 state-funded secondary schools in England that supplied data on curriculum subjects taught and the subject of qualifications held by their teachers, there were 1,386 schools, equivalent to 47%, where at least one subject was taught for which none of its teachers held a relevant post A level qualification in that subject.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The most common subjects where no teachers in a school held a relevant post A level qualification in the subject were: computing (408 schools); media studies (214); religious education (171); citizenship (115); engineering (114) and drama (109).</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Of the 2,957 state-funded secondary schools in England that supplied data on curriculum subjects taught and the subject of qualifications held by their teachers, there were 1,256 schools, equivalent to 42%, where at least one subject was taught for which none of its teachers held a relevant post A level qualifications in that subject. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The most common subjects where no teachers in a school held a relevant post A level qualification in the subject were: computing (293 schools); Spanish (271); media studies (225); ICT (206); religious education (153); citizenship (105) and engineering (105).</ins></p><p>To reduce burden during the COVID-19 outbreak, schools were not required to provide information on teacher qualifications in 2020. Therefore, the information provided relates to the November 2019 School Workforce Census.</p><p>Information on subjects taught and teacher post A level qualifications is published in the ‘School Workforce in England’ statistical publication at: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-workforce-in-england" target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-workforce-in-england</a>.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2021-10-25T11:13:26.847Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-25T11:13:26.847Z
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less than 2022-04-11T11:33:08.777Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-11T11:33:08.777Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Wilcox of Newport more like this
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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-02-08more like thismore than 2022-02-08
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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 Pre-school Education: Finance 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, further to the 2021 Spending Review, by how much funding for early years entitlement schemes will increase for (1) 2022–23, (2) 2023–24, and (3) 2024–25. more like this
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
unstar this property uin HL6103 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-02-22more like thismore than 2022-02-22
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">In the Spending Review 2021 and the written ministerial statement of 25 November 2021, the department stated that investments in the upcoming financial years of 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 will be made individually and proportionately to the current financial year 2021-22. Investments will reflect anticipated cost pressures such as inflation, and changes in the number of children in these schemes as forecast at the time of the Spending Review.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">In the Spending Review 2021, and the written ministerial statement of 25 November 2021, the department stated that increases in investments in the upcoming financial years of 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 are all presented individually in comparison to the current financial year 2021-22. This investment reflects anticipated cost pressures and changes in the number of eligible children, as forecast at the time of the Spending Review.</ins></p><p>For the financial year 2022-23, the government is increasing the hourly funding rates for all local authorities by 21p an hour for the two-year-old entitlement and, for most areas, by 17p an hour for the three and four-year-old entitlements.</p><p><del class="ministerial">Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) forecasts a decrease in the number of children in these entitlement schemes across the financial year 2022-23. The ONS projects a decrease in the 0 to 4-year-old population of around 5% from mid-2022 to mid-2025. Consideration of this information can provide an accurate picture of what the funding settlement entails.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) projects a decrease in the 0- to 4-year-old population of around 5% from mid-2022 to mid-2025. Consideration of this information can provide an accurate picture of what the funding settlement entails.</ins></p><p>Announcement of the local authorities’ early years funding rates for the 2023-24 financial year will be made <del class="ministerial">in</del> <ins class="ministerial">next </ins>autumn<del class="ministerial"> 2022</del>, and in the following autumn for the financial year 2024-25, ahead of local authorities commencing business planning rounds for these financial years.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2022-02-22T12:15:48.583Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-22T12:15:48.583Z
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less than 2022-04-01T11:24:16.36Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-01T11:24:16.36Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-03-08more like thismore than 2023-03-08
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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: Bible and Koran 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 whether (1) the National Curriculum, and (2) other guidance provided to schools, requires that copies of the Koran and the Bible should receive equal respect; and if not, what plans they have to ensure that they are treated equally. more like this
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Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
unstar this property uin HL6265 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-03-27more like thismore than 2023-03-27
star this property answer text <p>Every school should actively promote mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs. Amongst other criteria, Ofsted will inspect pupils’ knowledge of, and respect for, different people's faiths, feelings, and values.</p><p>All schools must offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of pupils.</p><p>In response to recent incidents, the government has been repeatedly clear that there is no blasphemy law in<ins class="ministerial"> Great Britain</ins><del class="ministerial"> the United Kingdom</del>. The department has no plans to give specific guidance on the respect that should be shown to specific religious texts. However, the Home Office is drafting guidance on blasphemy incidents, which the department will support with as needed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-03-27T16:16:11.293Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-27T16:16:11.293Z
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less than 2023-05-15T09:53:11.653Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-15T09:53:11.653Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-04-17more like thismore than 2023-04-17
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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: Blasphemy more like this
star this property house id 2 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 whether the new blasphemy guidance being developed by the Home Office and the Department for Education will be legally binding upon schools; how they are planning to make schools aware of their new responsibilities under that guidance; and how that guidance will be enforced. more like this
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Lord Godson more like this
unstar this property uin HL7123 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-04-28more like thismore than 2023-04-28
star this property answer text <p>In response to recent incidents, the Government has been clear that there is no blasphemy law in<ins class="ministerial"> Great Britain</ins><del class="ministerial"> the UK</del>. The Department has no plans to produce specific guidance on blasphemy for schools.</p><p>Head teachers are best placed to make the decisions on how to meet the needs of their pupils. In doing so, there are a range of considerations, supported by existing departmental guidance. This includes ensuring political impartiality and promoting respect and tolerance between people of different faiths and beliefs.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-04-28T13:39:04.743Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-28T13:39:04.743Z
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less than 2023-06-08T12:00:36.203Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-08T12:00:36.203Z
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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4703
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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4903
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Godson more like this
1144179
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star this property date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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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 Students: Loans more like this
star this property house id 2 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 how many students who have overpaid their student loans since 2009–10 have yet to be refunded. more like this
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Lord Mendelsohn more like this
unstar this property uin HL17667 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> The information is not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</ins></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2019-09-09T16:46:35.963Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:46:35.963Z
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less than 2019-09-30T17:08:22.967Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-30T17:08:22.967Z
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4218
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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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 Mendelsohn more like this
1145211
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-09-05more like thismore than 2019-09-05
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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
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star this property hansard heading Students: Rents more like this
star this property house id 2 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 what assessment they have made of the rents levied by developers of student accommodation. more like this
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Lord Beecham more like this
unstar this property uin HL17738 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Higher education providers are autonomous bodies, independent from the government. The department plays no direct role in the provision of student residential accommodation.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> <ins class="ministerial">The department assesses student accommodation rent levels through the Student Income and Expenditure Surveys that have been undertaken at regular intervals since the mid-1980s. Information on student rents is also reported in the Accommodation Costs Surveys published jointly by the National Union of Students and the student housing charity, Unipol.</ins></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> <ins class="ministerial">The report published by the independent panel supporting the Post-18 Review of Education and Funding recommends that the Office for Students:</ins></ins></p><blockquote><p><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial"> <ins class="ministerial">examines the costs of student accommodation; and</ins></ins></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial"><ins class="ministerial">works with students and providers to improve data about costs, rents, profits and quality.</ins></ins></ins></ins></p></blockquote><p><ins class="ministerial">The department has not yet taken decisions on these recommendations but will consider the panel’s proposals in due course.</ins></p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2019-09-09T16:46:52.663Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T16:46:52.663Z
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less than 2019-10-03T16:40:06.417Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T16:40:06.417Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-03-02more like thismore than 2021-03-02
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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 Children's Social Care Independent Review: Staff more like this
star this property house id 2 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 the staff comprising the secretariat of the independent review of children’s social care were recruited (1) from within the Department for Education, or (2) externally. more like this
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Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
unstar this property uin HL13851 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-03-15more like thismore than 2021-03-15
star this property answer text <p>The review team is made up of civil servants from across government, including the Department for Education, and come from a range of backgrounds and disciplines. More information can be found on the independent review of children’s social care’s website here: <a href="https://childrenssocialcare.independent-review.uk/people/" target="_blank">https://childrenssocialcare.independent-review.uk/people/</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><br /> <br /> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2021-03-15T17:32:56.827Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-15T17:32:56.827Z
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less than 2021-03-15T17:44:18.817Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-15T17:44:18.817Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay more like this
star this property answering member 4728
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-11-15more like thismore than 2022-11-15
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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 Confucius Institutes: Higher Education 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, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Confucius Institutes on UK universities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark more like this
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Neil Coyle more like this
unstar this property uin 87856 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-11-22more like thismore than 2022-11-22
star this property answer text <p>Like all similar bodies, Confucius Institutes should operate transparently and with a full commitment to the department’s values of openness and freedom of expression. Universities have a responsibility to ensure that any partnership with a Confucius Institute is managed appropriately and that the right due diligence is in place. We encourage any providers with concerns to contact the department.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">The government will continue to review its measures as appropriate.</ins></p><p>The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will address concerns about the possible influence of overseas money in higher education (HE) in <ins class="ministerial">England</ins><del class="ministerial">the UK</del>, without reducing the ability of our world-class universities to work with global partners.</p><p>The Bill will empower the Office for Students (OfS) to require registered HE providers to report certain overseas funding, including of educational partnerships, such as arrangements with Confucius Institutes. The Bill will also allow the OfS to take appropriate action, including issuing penalties, if there is evidence that an HE provider has breached its freedom of speech duties.</p><p><del class="ministerial">The department will continue to review its measures as appropriate.</del></p>
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