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1140799

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date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Sign Language: Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effect of the cost of learning BSL on take up of those courses.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	280364
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/08/2019 answer text <p>The government currently provides funding for adult learners aged 19 and over to undertake British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications through the Adult Education Budget (AEB), up to and including level 2. BSL forms part of the flexible local offer (non-statutory) and qualifications are either fully funded (if the learner is unemployed or participating in the low wage trial) or co-funded depending on the age, prior achievement and employment status of the learner. BSL qualifications at level 3 and above can be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.</p><p> </p><p>We have not undertaken any recent assessment of the impact of costs on learners looking to participate in BSL courses, therefore we are unable provide a formal assessment of the impacts of cost on participation levels. However, the department publishes the National Aims Report showing the number of further education and skills enrolments by individual learning aim, broken down by different type of provision including BSL aims. Only aims with 50 or more enrolments per year are included in this report. This report can be found at the following link: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/777927/FEandSkills-National-Aims-1718-Final_v2.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/777927/FEandSkills-National-Aims-1718-Final_v2.xlsx</a>.</p><p> </p><p>From the start of the 2019/20 academic year approximately 50% of the AEB will be devolved to 6 Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and delegated to the Mayor of London acting through the Greater London Authority (GLA). From that date the MCAs/GLA will be responsible for commissioning and funding AEB provision for learners in their areas. The Education and Skills Funding Agency will be responsible for funding AEB provision, including BSL provision, for learners in non-devolved areas.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Mrs Kemi Badenoch question first answered 02/08/2019 13:58:05 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch previous answer version 131207 answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1141357

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Buildings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Loneliness Strategy, published in October 2018, what progress his Department has made on publishing guidance on schools maximising the use of their premises, as well as other forms of income generation that can be beneficial to the community.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	281070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The Department intends to publish guidance for schools on income generation in due course. The guidance will set out different types of income generation activities, including letting out premises, working with local businesses, selling goods and services and applying for grants.</p><p>Our aim is to level the playing field between schools in their ability to generate income and help them build strong community links at the same time.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 03/09/2019 08:41:58 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

1141401

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the press release, National mental health programme between schools and NHS, published on 12 July 2019, what plans he has to ensure that the Link Programme of training for each school, college and alternative provision setting includes awareness of the links between mental health and speech, language and communication needs.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	281096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>Over the next four years, the Link Programme will be offered to every school and college in England at a cost of £9.3 million, covering up to 22,000 schools and colleges. The programme is designed to improve communication and partnership between NHS mental health services and education professionals, so that more children and young people receive the help and support they need, and are referred to specialist services if necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The programme brings together education and mental health professions and when specific needs such as speech, language and communication are identified they can be matched or signposted to local services for support.</p><p> </p><p>Schools are required to identify and address the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) requirements of their pupils, and to use their best endeavours to make sure that those pupils receive the support they need.</p><p> </p><p>In 2018, we announced new contracts worth more than £25 million to help ensure children with SEND access excellent support, including those with speech, language and communication needs. This included £3.4 million for 2018-2020 to equip the school workforce to deliver high-quality teaching across all types of SEND.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 03/09/2019 09:01:58 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1141421

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	STEM Subjects: Higher Education
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 universities on the effect of higher education funding on the sustainability of STEM courses in (a) Portsmouth and (b) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	281103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/08/2019 answer text <p>Part of the teaching grant funding that the government provides to eligible higher education providers, via the Office for Students, is allocated to support the provision of high-cost subjects, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.</p><p>As part of the government’s consideration of the independent panel’s report to the review of Post-18 Education and Funding, Department for Education officials are holding discussions with a number of stakeholders, including universities. These conversations are likely to include higher education funding and the provision of high-priority courses, such as STEM.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 08/08/2019 12:22:44 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone previous answer version 131337 answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141422

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	STEM Subjects: Higher Education
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 effect on funding for STEM subjects at higher education institutions of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	281104
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/08/2019 answer text <p>Part of the teaching grant funding that the government provides to eligible higher education providers, via the Office for Students, is allocated to support the provision of high-cost subjects, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.</p><p>The department’s officials engage regularly with higher education institutions in relation to higher education funding and the provision of high-priority courses such as STEM, as well as on EU Exit.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 08/08/2019 12:29:25 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone previous answer version 131339 answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141423

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Higher Education: Equal Pay
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 gender pay gap in higher education (a) at Portsmouth University and (b) in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	281105
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/08/2019 answer text <p>Since April 2017, employers with more than 250 staff are required by law to annually report gender pay gap information. All of the gender pay gap data published by organisations, including the University of Portsmouth, is available on the government’s reporting website: <a href="https://gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://gender-pay-gap.service.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>It is crucial that employers use their gender pay gap data to identify the barriers to women’s recruitment and progression and take action to break down those barriers. The government has published advice for employers on how to diagnose their gaps and develop an action plan, alongside evidence-based guidance on practical actions they can take to close the gap.</p><p> </p><p>The higher education (HE) sector has been proactive in taking action to address the gender pay gap and the government is supportive of this work. We have seen considerable progress in the number of women in leadership positions in HE, for example, the increase in female vice-chancellors. This is largely down to the dedicated efforts by the sector to improve the progression of women, through programmes such as the Aurora development programme and the world-renowned Athena Swan Charter. I also look forward to the findings of the Independent Review of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, led by Professor Julia Buckingham, which we expect to see published in September.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 08/08/2019 12:44:33 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone previous answer version 131226 answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141424

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Higher Education: Pensions
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 effect on jobs of the decision not to support higher education institutions with increased pension costs (a) at Portsmouth University and (b) in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	281106
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/08/2019 answer text <p>In April 2019, the department published its response following the public consultation on funding increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributions for all Teacher Pension Scheme employers in England. All representations made by stakeholders, including the concerns raised by the University of Portsmouth, were considered, alongside all evidence relevant to the issues involved. This included the impact on redundancies, recruitment and retention. Details of this analysis can be found in figure 5 on page 14 of the government response, which 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> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 08/08/2019 12:35:52 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone previous answer version 131246 answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1141453

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Universities: Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Office for Students has taken since its establishment to assess the adequacy of provision of mental health services and student support at universities.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	281119
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>In our latest guidance to the Office for Students (OfS), we asked that it continue its work to support student experience, with a focus on wellbeing and mental health.</p><p>Where a provider has significant gaps in outcomes between students with a declared mental health condition and their peers, the OfS require providers to set out an ambitious strategy to narrow these gaps and promote equality of opportunity, as part of their access and participation plans.</p><p>The OfS also regulates at a sector level to share evidence and examples of effective and innovative practice. On 5 June 2019, the OfS announced the award of almost £6 million for 10 large-scale projects through a challenge competition, encouraging higher education providers to find new ways of combating student mental health issues. The OfS has commissioned a programme-level evaluation to gather what works most effectively and to disseminate learning across the sector.</p><p>On 17 June 2019, the government announced a £1 million fund for a further OfS challenge competition to find innovative proposals that drive improvements in mental health support for higher education students.</p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 03/09/2019 06:52:55 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1141461

registered interest
date	23/07/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Investors in People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many organisations are Investors in People accredited.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hodge Hill
tabling member printed	Liam Byrne
uin	280949
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally. Investors in People is responsible for awarding the Investors in People standard. Since 1 February 2017 this has been a Community Interest Company, which is not part of the government.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Mrs Kemi Badenoch question first answered 03/09/2019 07:57:23 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	1171 label Biography information for Liam Byrne