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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education remove filter
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading PE and Sport Premium more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government when they expect to announce a decision on the continuation of the Primary PE and Sport Premium for the next academic year. more like this
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Baroness Morgan of Cotes more like this
uin HL5538 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The government will confirm arrangements for the PE and Sport Premium in the 2020-21 academic year as soon as possible.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T15:45:40.363Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T15:45:40.363Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
4027
label Biography information for Baroness Morgan of Cotes more like this
1202644
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education remove filter
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Children: Computers more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether their provision of laptops for disadvantaged children includes the provision of a laptop for each child in care. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL5560 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The government is providing over 200,000 laptops and tablets to vulnerable and disadvantaged children who would otherwise not have access. This includes devices for disadvantaged children receiving support from a social worker, including pre-school children, and care leavers.</p><p> </p><p>The department has allocated devices to local authorities and academy trusts based on its estimates of the number of eligible children that do not have access to a device. Local authorities and academy trusts are best placed to identify and prioritise children and young people who need devices.</p><p> </p><p>The department has prioritised orders for the most vulnerable children who need access to social services (children with a social worker and care leavers).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T16:52:11.28Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T16:52:11.28Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this
1202067
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-09more like thismore than 2020-06-09
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education remove filter
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities: Admissions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of a possible reduction in the number of international students attending universities in England in the next academic year; and what plans they have to encourage more home students into universities in England in the light of any such reduction. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL5456 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We have been working closely with the Higher Education (HE) sector to monitor the likely impacts of COVID-19 on international student numbers. We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak and a possible reduction in the number of international students poses significant challenges.</p><p>On Monday 4 May my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, announced a package of measures to stabilise university admissions this autumn and ensure sustainability in HE at a time of unprecedented uncertainty.</p><p>We have introduced temporary student number controls for domestic and EU students for the academic year 2020/21 to ensure a fair, structured distribution of students across providers. These measures mean that providers will be able to recruit students up to a temporary set level, based on provider forecasts, which allows additional growth of up to 5% in the next academic year. The Secretary of State for Education, will also have the discretion to allocate an additional 10,000 places, of which 5,000 will be allocated to students studying nursing or allied health courses, to ensure growing numbers that will support our vital public services. This measure will only apply to full-time undergraduate UK/EU domiciled students, with certain specified exemptions. These controls will not apply to international (non-EU) students.</p><p>The government has been clear that the UK HE sector is ‘open for business’, remains world class and is looking forward to welcoming both domestic and international students in the future. To support international student recruitment, we are taking steps to further promote the new Graduate route (due to be launched in Summer 2021) which will provide an opportunity for international students who have been awarded their degree to stay and work in the UK at any skill level for 2 years. This represents a significant improvement in our offer to international students and will help ensure our HE sector remains competitive internationally.</p><p>The government has been in close communication with partners in the HE sector, who are considering educational provision for the academic year 2020/2021 and how to best reopen campuses. HE providers are autonomous institutions and will make their own judgements based on the latest public health guidance, taking account of the need to minimise risk to staff and students.</p><p>To help providers make informed decisions about their provision, the government has issued guidance, which is complemented by the Universities UK’s principles for reopening of campuses to students and staff. We anticipate HE providers will be open for the autumn term with a blend of online teaching and in-person tuition that they consider appropriate and which minimises risk. HE providers will be flexible in accommodating applicants’ circumstances where possible, including if they are unable to travel to the UK in time for the start of the academic year.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T16:24:06.857Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T16:24:06.857Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1202101
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-09more like thismore than 2020-06-09
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education remove filter
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Liverpool more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Liverpool City Council's decision for Year 6 pupils not to return to school on 1 June; and whether this means that local authorities can make their own decisions about when school pupils can return to school. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Storey more like this
uin HL5492 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>We want to get all children and young people back into education as soon as the scientific advice allows because it is the best place for them to learn, and because we know how important it is for their mental wellbeing to have social interactions with their peers, carers and teachers.</p><p>Thanks to the huge efforts everyone has made to adhere to strict social distancing measures, the scientific advice indicates the transmission rate of COVID-19 has decreased and, based on all the evidence, we have been able to begin our cautious and phased approach to the wider opening of schools. This includes asking primary schools to welcome back children in nursery, Reception, year 1 and year 6 from 1 June, alongside priority groups (vulnerable children and children of critical workers).</p><p>However, we recognise that some primary schools will not have been able to open to additional children from 1 June for a number of practical reasons. We are working with local authorities and Regional Schools Commissioners across the country to identify and understand any local issues. If schools are facing particular challenges then we stand ready to support them to ensure they can open more widely as soon as possible.</p><p>In most cases the preparation for wider opening will be undertaken by the headteacher and senior colleagues of individual schools. However, relevant bodies (such as local authorities, academy trusts or governing bodies, depending on the school type) retain responsibility for key decisions and plans should be confirmed with them, particularly risk assessments of the school opening more widely, before pupils and staff return.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T15:00:12.457Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T15:00:12.457Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
4238
label Biography information for Lord Storey more like this