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1359792

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Qualifications
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 5 July 2021 to Question 25092 on Teachers: arts, how many schools lack a qualified teacher in each subject.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	57024
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2021 answer text <p>Legislation does not specify that teachers must have a degree in a particular subject or discipline. The Teachers’ Standards 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">In November 2019, of 2,948 state-funded secondary schools in England, the most common subjects taught where no teachers in a school held a relevant post A level qualification in the subject were computing (400), Spanish (292) and media studies (209). The attached table provides further detail on all subjects.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">In November 2019, of 2,957 state-funded secondary schools in England, the most common subjects taught where no teachers in a school held relevant post A level qualification in the subject were: computing (293), Spanish (271) and media studies (225). The attached table provides further detail on all subjects.</ins></p><p>These figures relate only to schools where the subjects were taught. For example, a school that does not teach engineering and does not have a teacher with a post A level qualification in engineering is excluded from figures. In addition, figures only include schools that supplied both curriculum and teacher qualification data. This differs to the methodology used in the answer to question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-06-30/25092" target="_blank">25092,</a> which included all schools, regardless of curriculum data and subjects taught. The present methodology better reflects the status of schools who do not have teachers with a post A level qualification in specific subjects.</p><p>The information provided does not consider the subject taught by teachers. For example, a teacher with a qualification in mathematics may instead teach computer science. Information on subjects taught and teacher’s 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>To reduce the burden during the COVID-19 outbreak, schools and local authorities were not required to provide information on teacher qualifications in 2020. Therefore, the information provided relates to the November 2019 School Workforce Census.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 29/10/2021 10:38:46 question first ministerially corrected 07/04/2022 09:37:20 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker attachment 1 file name 57024_table.xlsx title 57024_table previous answer version 28345 answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker attachment 1 file name 57024_Schools_without_specialist_teacher_by_subject.xls title 57024_table
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1348474

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities: Ventilation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2021 to Question 30353 on ventilation in universities, what budget has been made available for enforcement activities in respect of ventilation in universities in each of the last 10 years; what enforcement action has been taken in respect of ventilation in universities in each of the last 10 years; and when he last met vice-chancellors to discuss ventilation.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	35628
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2021 answer text <p>As employers, higher education (HE) providers have a legal responsibility to protect workers and others from risk to their health and safety, including from the risks of COVID-19. They should complete a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace and identify control measures, including ensuring adequate ventilation, to manage that risk, based on relevant government guidance and best practice.</p><p>As HE providers are autonomous institutions, they should identify and put in place appropriate plans, in line with government guidance, based on their individual circumstances, and for allocating their budgets based on these plans.</p><p>HE providers should identify any poorly ventilated spaces as part of their risk assessment and take steps to improve fresh air flow in these areas, giving consideration when holding events where large numbers of visitors are on site. These can be achieved by a variety of measures as set out here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-covid-19-operational-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-covid-19-operational-guidance</a>.</p><p>As set out in the answer of 14 July 2021 to Question 30353 on ventilation in universities, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published guidance on ventilation during the COVID-19 outbreak which is relevant for HE providers and the HSE may take action if control of workplace risks is needed. This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/assesssment-of-fresh-air.htm" target="_blank">https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/assesssment-of-fresh-air.htm</a>.</p><p>I and my officials regularly engage with the HE sector and the importance of ensuring adequate ventilation has been, and continues to be, discussed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 22/07/2021 15:27:54 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1247962

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions his Department had with industry bodies within the music education sector before the publication of the 13 October 2020 guidance that removed music from the list of postgraduate bursaries for Initial Teacher Training; and if he will further consult with that sector before progressing with that policy decision.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	110297
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government believes that the arts are an essential part of a broad and balanced education. Music is a statutory subject within the National Curriculum for maintained schools in Key Stages 1 to 3. At Key Stage 4, all pupils in maintained schools must be offered the opportunity to study at least one subject in the arts 'entitlement' area.</p><p>The Department reviews the bursaries that are offered for initial teacher training (ITT) before the start of the annual recruitment cycle. The decisions made by the Department take account of several factors, including forecast economic conditions, previous recruitment, and teacher supply need in each subject. Being able to change bursary amounts gives the Department the flexibility to respond to the need to attract new teachers, and enables money to be spent where it is needed most.</p><p>In the 2020/21 academic year, we have seen an increase in applications compared to previous years, and a 32% increase in postgraduate ITT applications compared to the equivalent period in the 2019/20 academic year[1]. Departmental analysis suggests that this increase will continue for applications to ITT courses for the 2021/22 academic year.</p><p>The Department recognises the importance of music within the National Curriculum. As we review ITT financial incentives during each academic year, the Department will consider the offer across all subjects before announcing the incentives for ITT courses taking place in the 2022/23 academic year.</p><p>In the 2019 spending round, the Government announced funding increases for schools across the next three years. This will mean an additional £2.6 billion for the 2020/21 financial year, £4.8 billion for 2021/22, and £7.1 billion for the 2022/23 in cash terms compared to 2019/20. In terms of distribution, this funding increase will allow every secondary school to receive at least £5,000 per pupil, and every primary school at least £3,750 per pupil this year (rising to £4,000 per pupil in 2021-22).</p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases" target="_blank">https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases</a></p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 110298 question first answered 05/11/2020 17:32:34 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1247963

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the decision to remove postgraduate bursaries for Initial Teacher Training in Music on (a) levels of music teacher recruitment and (b) the ability of schools to ensure that every student has access to a broad and balanced curriculum which includes music as part of their statutory entitlement.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	110298
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2020 answer text <p>The Government believes that the arts are an essential part of a broad and balanced education. Music is a statutory subject within the National Curriculum for maintained schools in Key Stages 1 to 3. At Key Stage 4, all pupils in maintained schools must be offered the opportunity to study at least one subject in the arts 'entitlement' area.</p><p>The Department reviews the bursaries that are offered for initial teacher training (ITT) before the start of the annual recruitment cycle. The decisions made by the Department take account of several factors, including forecast economic conditions, previous recruitment, and teacher supply need in each subject. Being able to change bursary amounts gives the Department the flexibility to respond to the need to attract new teachers, and enables money to be spent where it is needed most.</p><p>In the 2020/21 academic year, we have seen an increase in applications compared to previous years, and a 32% increase in postgraduate ITT applications compared to the equivalent period in the 2019/20 academic year[1]. Departmental analysis suggests that this increase will continue for applications to ITT courses for the 2021/22 academic year.</p><p>The Department recognises the importance of music within the National Curriculum. As we review ITT financial incentives during each academic year, the Department will consider the offer across all subjects before announcing the incentives for ITT courses taking place in the 2022/23 academic year.</p><p>In the 2019 spending round, the Government announced funding increases for schools across the next three years. This will mean an additional £2.6 billion for the 2020/21 financial year, £4.8 billion for 2021/22, and £7.1 billion for the 2022/23 in cash terms compared to 2019/20. In terms of distribution, this funding increase will allow every secondary school to receive at least £5,000 per pupil, and every primary school at least £3,750 per pupil this year (rising to £4,000 per pupil in 2021-22).</p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases" target="_blank">https://www.ucas.com/data-and-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases</a></p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 110297 question first answered 05/11/2020 17:32:34 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1256572

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many teachers in earn at least £21,000 per year as at 30 November 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	122687
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2020 answer text <p>Data relating to November 2020 is currently being collected and will be published in the annual “School workforce in England” statistical release in June 2021. Data for November 2019 showing the number of teachers for each pay band is published here: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/bdb1f916-27ad-4565-be31-38d397153f2f" target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/permalink/bdb1f916-27ad-4565-be31-38d397153f2f</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 03/12/2020 16:14:35 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1582039

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Teachers: Ethnic Groups
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of offering guaranteed interviews to black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants with relevant qualifications who apply for teaching positions.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Andrew Western
	uin	135483
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2023 answer text <p>The Department wants teaching to be profession where teachers from all backgrounds are supported throughout their career.</p><p>Schools are responsible for their own recruitment and staffing decisions. The Department expects them to adhere to their statutory requirements under the Equality Act 2010, and to their responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty. The Department has published guidance for schools on how to comply with their duties under the Equality Act 2010. This is available at: <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>Schools and trusts are free to introduce measures into their recruitment processes if those measures comply with the Equality Act 2010.</p><p>The Department has also issued guidance for recruiting head teachers, which is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recruiting-a-headteacher" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recruiting-a-headteacher</a>. The guidance reminds governors and trustees that diverse workforces benefit everyone, and the importance of avoiding discrimination in recruitment.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 02/02/2023 16:58:24 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4979 label Biography information for Andrew Western

1314901

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Sure Start Programme: Kirklees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many designated Sure Start children's centres there were in Kirklees District Council area in (a) 2010 and (b) 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	1313
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2021 answer text <p>Based on the information supplied by local authorities as at 17 May 2021, the attached table sets out the number of children’s centres sites in Kirklees in 2010 and 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 19/05/2021 10:17:18 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford attachment 1 file name PQ_1313_table_listing_childrens_centres_in_Kirklees_in_2010_and_2020.xls title PQ 1313: Number of children's centres in Kirklees
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1281188

	registered interest
	date	27/01/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Supply Teachers: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on supply teaching staff of rules requiring employers to meet (a) national insurance and (b) pension costs for furloughed staff.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	144676
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2021 answer text <p>Department officials continue to engage with their counterparts across Government to co-ordinate the Government’s response to COVID-19.</p><p>If supply staff employed via employment agencies are unable to work due to COVID-19, their employment agency can place them on furlough and use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to claim for 80% of their wages, including during school holiday periods, provided that the eligibility criteria are met, further details can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-which-employees-you-can-put-on-furlough-to-use-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-which-employees-you-can-put-on-furlough-to-use-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme</a>.</p><p>From 1 November 2020 employers must pay employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) and pension contributions for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employer NICs and pension contributions are the only required contributions under the extension to the CJRS. For an average claim, this accounts for just 5% of total employment costs or £70 per employee per month.</p><p>This is a fair way to ask employers to contribute because it protects lower paid workers by limiting the cost to employers of lower paid workers. Indeed, an early assessment of CJRS claims suggested around 40% of employees using the scheme are below the NICs and pensions threshold and will therefore have no employer costs in the CJRS. Furthermore, many small employers can benefit from the Employment Allowance for support with their NICs bill.</p><p>The Government has provided additional financial support for those who are unable to work because they have COVID-19, or are self-isolating, which is outlined in the 'Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work' guidance which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-employed-and-cannot-work?priority-taxon=5ebf285a-9165-476c-be90-66b9729f50da#if-someone-you-live-with-has-symptoms-of-coronaviru" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-employed-and-cannot-work?priority-taxon=5ebf285a-9165-476c-be90-66b9729f50da#if-someone-you-live-with-has-symptoms-of-coronaviru</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 01/02/2021 17:07:22 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1237841

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Loans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what changes are made to a student's maintenance loan when circumstances require them to change from a student living away from home to a student living at their home.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	95623
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The government recognises that some may students may have to move back home as a result of changing circumstances due to COVID-19 and is considering what steps should be taken.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 01/10/2020 16:21:44 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1231522

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Students: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many of the 230,000 laptops distributed to students during the covid-19 outbreak have been returned to his Department.
	tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
	tabling member printed	Kate Green
	uin	85041
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2020 answer text <p>The Department has delivered over 220,000 laptops and tablets and over 50,000 4G wireless routers to local authorities and academy trusts for children who would not otherwise have access, as part of over £100 million invested to support remote education and access to online social care while schools were closed to the majority of pupils.</p><p>The Department has published data about the delivery of devices which is available at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/892510/Devices_and_4G_wireless_routers_data_ad_hoc_stats.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/892510/Devices_and_4G_wireless_routers_data_ad_hoc_stats.pdf</a>.</p><p>The devices were an injection of support to help local authorities and academy trusts to provide access to education and social care during the COVID-19 outbreak. Local authorities and academy trusts are responsible for distributing the devices and are best placed to know which children and young people need access to a device.</p><p>Devices are owned by the local authority, academy trust or school that received them. They retain ownership of the devices when schools fully reopen and can continue to use them to benefit the children and young people who need them most, including those who may face disruption to face-to-face education in the event of future local COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 10/09/2020 16:47:53 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green