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1491449

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date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Department for Education: Agency Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much his Department has spent on (a) agency workers and (b) agency retainer fees in (i) 2020, (ii) 2021 and (iii) 2022.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	41937
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>The department does not separate the costs of agency workers, contingent labour, or any associated agency retainer fees in our accounts. A breakdown could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p><p>The cost of contingent labour (including agency workers) is published in the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts (ARA), and is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dfe-annual-reports" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dfe-annual-reports</a>. Figures for the 2021/22 financial year are included, although the audit is still ongoing and this value may be subject to change.</p><p>The figures below cover the entirety of the Departmental Group, including Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies, for the years specified:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Contingent Labour &amp; Agency Fees (£ million)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>£30.8 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>£32.5 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021/22 (subject to audit)</p></td><td><p>£39.2 million</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:36:43 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

1491507

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department is taking steps to provide additional funding to schools for supply teachers to cover staff absences due to covid-19 in the autumn term of 2022.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	42193
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>The department continues to monitor the situation and is participating in cross-government contingency planning on the basis of Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) scenarios.</p><p>The department provided additional financial support to schools facing the most extreme challenges through the COVID-19 school workforce fund in the 2021 autumn term and again in the 2022 spring term. The department regularly assesses and monitors the workforce pressures on schools and our mitigations to support them and will continue to review workforce absence in the 2022 autumn term.</p><p>The department has frontloaded funding increases to rapidly get money to schools, so that in the 2022/23 financial year, the total core schools budget is increasing by £4 billion compared to the 2021/22 financial year. This is a 7% cash terms per pupil boost and will help schools meet the cost pressures they are facing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:36:52 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1491510

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Educational Institutions: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to help prepare education settings for further waves of covid-19 in winter 2022.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	42196
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>As we all learn to live with COVID-19, public health experts will manage COVID-19 like other respiratory illnesses with a focus on protecting those at highest risk.</p><p>Individual education and childcare providers continue to have responsibility for putting in place proportionate control measures in compliance with health and safety law, to ensure they meet their health and safety duties. Most infectious diseases in education settings can be managed by following the advice in the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) health protection in schools and other childcare facilities guidance, and by encouraging students and staff to follow UKHSA’s advice for those who have symptoms or test positive. The guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities</a>.</p><p>The department has also updated the Emergency Planning and Response guidance for education and childcare providers to reflect what we have learned over the past two years. This guidance sets out how education and childcare providers should plan for and deal with emergencies, including the possibility of future significant public health incidents. This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emergency-planning-and-response-for-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emergency-planning-and-response-for-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings</a>.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:24:13 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1491644

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Academies and Maintained Schools: Health and Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will lay a report before Parliament on the physical condition and safety of (a) maintained schools and (b) academies in England.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>The department published a report on the condition of the school estate in England in May 2021, entitled ‘Condition of School Buildings Survey – Key Findings’. The report can be found here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/989912/Condition_of_School_Buildings_Survey_CDC1_-_key_findings_report.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/989912/Condition_of_School_Buildings_Survey_CDC1_-_key_findings_report.pdf</a>. We plan to publish the underlying school level building condition data, collected in the Condition Data Collection programme, later this year.</p><p>Local authorities, academy trusts and governing bodies are responsible for the management of the physical condition and building safety in schools, using their local knowledge, and understanding of their school estate. This includes carrying out the appropriate surveys, condition checks and fire safety inspections on an on-going basis.</p><p>Last year, the department wrote to all responsible bodies in England to remind them of their responsibilities to manage their school estate effectively, maintain it in a safe working condition, and to comply with all relevant regulations. The department supports responsible bodies to keep school buildings safe and fit for purpose with an extensive range of guidance. This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/good-estate-management-for-schools-gems-what-s-new" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/good-estate-management-for-schools-gems-what-s-new</a>.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:39:57 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491645

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Weather
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he has taken to manage the risk associated with high temperatures in respect of the physical fabric of the school estate in England.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>On 14 July 2022, the department published advice for schools and other education settings on what to do during a heatwave. Schools are also able to access advice from the Department for Health and Social Care guidance for schools, and the Health and Safety Executive guidance for employers on how to manage high temperatures.</p><p>Schools should continue to carry out their own risk assessments to ensure they create safe and healthy environments for pupils and staff.</p><p>In November 2021, the department published the revised output specification, setting out the requirements for all new school and college estates to be net zero carbon and climate resilient to a 2<sup>o</sup>C and 4<sup>o</sup>C global warming scenario.</p><p>The department allocates capital funding each year to schools and those responsible for school buildings to improve and maintain the condition of the school estate. Condition funding can be used to invest in improving the indoor environment and other sustainability measures. We have committed £13.1 billion to improve the condition of schools since 2015, including £1.8 billion allocated for the current financial year.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince grouped question UIN 42003 question first answered 05/09/2022 08:11:09 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491646

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Weather
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he plans to revise the guidance on school (a) design and (b) planning in the context of mitigating risks to (i) children, (ii) young people and (iii) staff from high summer temperatures.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>On 14 July 2022, the department published advice for schools and other education settings on what to do during a heatwave. Schools are also able to access advice from the Department for Health and Social Care guidance for schools, and the Health and Safety Executive guidance for employers on how to manage high temperatures.</p><p>Schools should continue to carry out their own risk assessments to ensure they create safe and healthy environments for pupils and staff.</p><p>In November 2021, the department published the revised output specification, setting out the requirements for all new school and college estates to be net zero carbon and climate resilient to a 2<sup>o</sup>C and 4<sup>o</sup>C global warming scenario.</p><p>The department allocates capital funding each year to schools and those responsible for school buildings to improve and maintain the condition of the school estate. Condition funding can be used to invest in improving the indoor environment and other sustainability measures. We have committed £13.1 billion to improve the condition of schools since 2015, including £1.8 billion allocated for the current financial year.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince grouped question UIN 42002 question first answered 05/09/2022 08:11:09 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491649

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Weather
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he has made an assessment of the risks of high summer temperatures for school (a) children and young people and (b) staff in England.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42004
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>During periods of high temperatures, individual leaders are responsible for managing their own local circumstances and are best placed to make decisions to adapt to their own situation. They should refer to the emergency planning guidance which can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1080970/Emergency_planning_and_response_for_education__childcare__and_children_s_social_care_settings.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1080970/Emergency_planning_and_response_for_education__childcare__and_children_s_social_care_settings.pdf</a>.</p><p>They should also carry out risk assessments, in line with government guidance. This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heatwave-plan-for-england/looking-after-children-and-those-in-early-years-settings-during-heatwaves-for-teachers-and-professionals?utm_source=14%20July%202022%20C19&amp;utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&amp;utm_campaign=DfE%20C19" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heatwave-plan-for-england/looking-after-children-and-those-in-early-years-settings-during-heatwaves-for-teachers-and-professionals?utm_source=14%20July%202022%20C19&amp;utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&amp;utm_campaign=DfE%20C19</a>.</p><p>Procedures should be adapted appropriately based on the individual medical needs of the children, young people, and adults in their care.</p><p>During the recent period of extreme heat in July, the department sent out two sector bulletin messages in the week leading up to the expected high temperatures, signposting education settings to all relevant guidance and published an Education Hub blog post with advice to settings on staying safe during a heatwave. The blog post can be found here: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/14/advice-for-schools-and-other-education-settings-during-a-heatwave/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/14/advice-for-schools-and-other-education-settings-during-a-heatwave/</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:07:47 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491652

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Capital Investment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has made any representations to HM Treasury in the last year in respect of the need for improvements in the fabric of the school estate; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>The department engages regularly with HM Treasury about investment in schools, including capital investment.</p><p>Ensuring school buildings are well-maintained and safe is a priority for the department. In recent years, we have announced significant increases in capital funding to improve the condition of schools. The department has allocated over £13 billion in capital funding to schools and those responsible for school buildings since 2015, including £1.8 billion committed this financial year. In addition, our School Rebuilding Programme will transform 500 schools over the next decade.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 07:54:32 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491693

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Classroom Assistants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what research his Department commissioned in each of the last ten years on the role and cost-effectiveness of (a) teaching assistants, (b) other school support staff and (c) other school support staff; and if he will publish that research.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42011
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>The department conducts research to inform its policy for teaching assistants and support staff. Some of this, such as ‘The deployment of teaching assistants in schools’ from 2019, is published. This report can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-deployment-of-teaching-assistants-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-deployment-of-teaching-assistants-in-schools</a>.</p><p>Other research is held within the department and is used to inform ongoing policy development. The department does not publish research where it relates to live policy considerations. The department may of course publish this in the future.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 07:56:33 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson

1491697

registered interest
date	21/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Special Educational Needs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the current waiting time faced by parents and children for (a) EHCPs, and (b) SEN statements.
tabling member constituency	Houghton and Sunderland South
tabling member printed	Bridget Phillipson
uin	42014
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2022 answer text <p>In England, the system of special educational needs (SEN) statements was changed to education, health and care (EHC) plans in 2014, as part of the new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Regulations.</p><p>Data on children and young people with an EHC plan in England and, historically, for those with a statement of SEN can be found here: <a href="https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-plans" target="_blank">https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-plans</a>.</p><p>Timeliness of EHC needs assessments is a consideration during local area SEND inspections by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission. Poor performance can be identified as a serious weakness that requires a written statement of action towards improvement.</p><p>The EHC plan process is a key consideration in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Green Paper, which was open to public consultation, closing on 22 July 2022.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/09/2022 08:33:20 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4046 label Biography information for Bridget Phillipson