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1128470

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupil Exclusions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many (a) excluded children and (b) parents of excluded children Edward Timpson and his review team met with as part of the exclusion review by (i) ethnicity and (ii) gender.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Heeley
tabling member printed	Louise Haigh
uin	257778
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The Timpson review was commissioned to explore exclusions practice and why children with some characteristics, such as children from particular ethnic groups, are more likely to be excluded from school. No data is held on the characteristics of the individuals who met with the review team, but understanding the variation in exclusion rates between pupil groups was a consideration across the review’s evidence gathering and engagement, and the report is informed by extensive engagement with all those involved in exclusion, including children who had been excluded and their parents.</p><p>The review heard from excluded children and parents during the call for evidence as well as during fieldwork visits. This included during visits to schools as well as meetings arranged specifically to hear from parent and carer groups. Locations for visits were selected based on matching areas with similar pupil populations, including the proportion who were from ethnic minority backgrounds. The review is also informed by independent research undertaken by Coram on the experience of children, including children who had been excluded, and their parents. Information on the gender and ethnicity of children whose parents spoke to Coram is published as part of their report. Information on the gender of children who spoke directly to Coram is also provided. Coram’s research is available here: <a href="https://www.coram.org.uk/sites/default/files/resource_files/School%20exclusions_full%20report_final_0.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.coram.org.uk/sites/default/files/resource_files/School%20exclusions_full%20report_final_0.pdf</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 05/06/2019 07:33:49 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4473 label Biography information for Louise Haigh

1128529

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Teachers: Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how long the transitionary relief will last under the forthcoming increase in employer’s contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme; and whether that relief will apply to all institutions that employ staff in that scheme.
tabling member constituency	Eastbourne
tabling member printed	Stephen Lloyd
uin	257732
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department recently published its response to the public consultation on increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributions. All representations made by stakeholders have been considered, alongside all evidence relevant to the issues involved. The Department has decided to maintain its original proposal, to fund schools which receive public funding and Further Education providers for 2019-20, and not to fund Higher Education Institutions or Independent Schools. Funding beyond 2019-20 is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.</p><p>The full response can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions</a>.</p><p>In addition, it is worth noting that all registered Higher Education providers are required to meet the Expectations of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, which sets a high baseline for quality and standards.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 257733 question first answered 04/06/2019 15:51:24 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	3968 label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd

1128530

registered interest
date	23/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Teachers: Pensions
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 an assessment on the effect of the increase to the employer’s contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme on the quality of education provided by Higher Education Institutions after the transitional protection has passed.
tabling member constituency	Eastbourne
tabling member printed	Stephen Lloyd
uin	257733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department recently published its response to the public consultation on increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributions. All representations made by stakeholders have been considered, alongside all evidence relevant to the issues involved. The Department has decided to maintain its original proposal, to fund schools which receive public funding and Further Education providers for 2019-20, and not to fund Higher Education Institutions or Independent Schools. Funding beyond 2019-20 is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.</p><p>The full response can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/funding-increases-to-teachers-pensions-employer-contributions</a>.</p><p>In addition, it is worth noting that all registered Higher Education providers are required to meet the Expectations of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, which sets a high baseline for quality and standards.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 257732 question first answered 04/06/2019 15:51:24 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	3968 label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd

1128372

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Academies: Lighting
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department holds a copy of the documents (a) Whitehaven Academy, LED Lights and Heating Report 2014-16, published on 5 September 2018 and (b) Fowey River Academy, LED Lighting Report 2014-2017, published on 4 September 2018 which were provided to the Bright Tribe Academies Trust by GPJ Consulting.
tabling member constituency	Ashton-under-Lyne
tabling member printed	Angela Rayner
uin	257589
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>Yes, the Department holds copies of both reports.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 05/06/2019 07:34:34 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4356 label Biography information for Angela Rayner

1128428

registered interest
date	22/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Artificial Intelligence
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 benefit of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom.
tabling member constituency	Haltemprice and Howden
tabling member printed	Mr David Davis
uin	257439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is a complex, emerging area. The Department has seen some outstanding examples of AI and machine learning being used within schools and colleges in England to support teachers to deliver curriculum content as well as to automate burdensome non-teaching tasks such as marking.</p><p>However, the impact of these technologies in the classroom still remains largely unevidenced. We have set up a new AI Horizon Scanning group, so that policy, digital and delivery teams within the Department can explore how AI may impact our policies, as well as the benefits it can bring to the education system.</p><p>The Department also regularly engages with those at the cutting edge of these technologies. For example, the Department is a member of the new Institute for Ethical AI &amp; Machine Learning.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 04/06/2019 07:37:46 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	373 label Biography information for Sir David Davis

1127747

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Languages: GCSE
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 effect of the difficulty in obtaining top grades in exams on the number of students choosing to study a foreign language at GCSE.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	257044
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>The Department is aware that many factors can influence a student’s decision to study languages at GCSE level. As the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessment in England, Ofqual takes claims of grading severity in modern foreign languages (MFL) seriously. Ofqual is currently conducting a comprehensive review of grading standards in GCSE French, German and Spanish to see if there is a compelling case for an adjustment to grading standards in these subjects. Ofqual’s review will consider statistical evidence, contextual data including trends in the numbers taking these subjects, and the quality of students’ work through looking at how GCSE grades relate to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Ofqual is also gathering the views of subject experts and other stakeholders and is due to report on this work in autumn 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Department wants to see more pupils taking a language GCSE. We are supporting schools to increase the number of pupils taking GCSEs in languages through several programmes including, the £4.8 million MFL pedagogy programme, an undergraduate digi-mentoring scheme, the £10 million Mandarin Excellence Programme, and targeted communications activity at key points in the school year to challenge misconceptions about studying languages.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 04/06/2019 07:39:28 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1127748

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	English Baccalaureate
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans his Department has to ensure that grades awarded for EBaccs are comparable across all subjects.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	257045
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>This is a matter for the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). I have asked its Chief Regulator, Sally Collier, to write directly to the hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses. ​​</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 04/06/2019 07:40:39 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1127783

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupils: Autism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate he has made of the number of children with autism spectrum condition who have been (a) excluded and (b) isolated in schools in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	257063
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>Permanent and fixed period exclusions in England: 2016-2017 can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/permanent-and-fixed-period-exclusions-in-england-2016-to-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/permanent-and-fixed-period-exclusions-in-england-2016-to-2017</a>.</p><p>Permanent and fixed period exclusions by type of special educational need can be found in national table 6.</p><p>The information requested, on the number of children with autism spectrum condition who have been isolated in schools in the last 12 months, is not held centrally.</p><p>As part of Ofsted inspections, however, schools will be asked to provide records and analysis of any use of internal isolation. Ofsted inspectors will expect schools to have clear and effective behaviour policies that promote high standards of behaviour and are applied consistently and fairly. In reaching a judgement on pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare, inspectors will take account of a range of information, including schools’ use of internal isolation.</p><p>The Department’s behaviour and discipline guidance to schools makes clear that schools must act lawfully, reasonably and proportionately when using isolation, and must take account of any special education needs or disabilities pupils placed in isolation may have.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 24/05/2019 15:59:00 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1127784

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children and Young People: Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the effectiveness of cross-departmental work to tackle the referral of children and young people with (a) depression and (b) mental health issues.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	257064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>The Department for Education has a joint programme of work with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Health Education England to deliver the proposals set out in the green paper ‘Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision’. This includes setting up and running Mental Health Support Teams linked to groups of schools and colleges. The teams will be made up of additional, trained, mental health workers, supervised by suitable NHS staff working closely with other professionals such as educational psychologists, school nurses, counsellors and social workers.</p><p>The first teams will be set up in 25 trailblazer areas this year, which will be evaluated to inform the subsequent roll-out. The Department has put in place a small regional implementation team to work alongside NHS England to support delivery of the green paper commitments and lead and model effective partnership working for education and health.</p><p>The Government is also taking action to support specific vulnerable groups of children. In May 2016, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission began inspecting local areas on their effectiveness in fulfilling the new duties on education, health and social care services to provide for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). All 152 local areas in England will be inspected over a period of five years. The inspections are identifying how effectively access to mental health provision is working as part of the SEND provision locally.</p><p>The Department is also piloting new mental health assessments for looked-after children to ensure young people are assessed at the right time to support more effective access to mental health provision, with a focus on meeting their individual needs as they enter care.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 24/05/2019 14:28:47 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1127785

registered interest
date	21/05/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupils: Mental Health
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 effect on children’s (a) wellbeing and (b) development of changes in the time available for break-time over the last 20 years.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	257065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2019 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to assess the impact of any changes in the length of school break times. Schools have the autonomy to make decisions about the structure and duration of their school day to suit their own circumstances. However, the Department is clear that pupils should be given an appropriate break and expects school leaders to make sure this happens.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of physical activity in schools to improve physical and mental wellbeing and support attainment. The Department’s childhood obesity strategy reflects the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines that primary age children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day and the aim that 30 minutes of that should be during the school day.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 24/05/2019 16:12:47 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston