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387010

registered interest
date	01/07/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Parkfield School Christchurch
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the estimated cost to the public purse is of the one year delay in Parkfield School being able to move to a new site at Hurn; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	5048
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>We do not expect there to be any cost to the public purse as a result of the one year delay in Parkfield School being able to move to the new site at Hurn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Education Funding Agency first became aware that the Hurn site is a habitat for bats in June 2015. A full site bat survey was not undertaken prior to the purchase of the Hurn site for Parkfield School as these are usually undertaken by contractors as part of the design and planning permission process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Initial findings indicate that the Common Pipistrelle bat is the emergent species. Local activity of Soprano Pipistrelle and Noctule bats has also been observed.</p><p> </p><p>The bat surveys were undertaken as soon as it became evident they were necessary and completed last week. The survey information is currently being analysed and the final results of the surveys are expected in the next few weeks. An application to Natural England for bat removal licences will be made after planning approval is granted. Subject to planning approval the licences could be available towards the end of this year. Bat boxes will then be provided at agreed locations across the site prior to the demolition works commencing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 5049 5050 question first answered 06/07/2015 16:08:13 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

387011

registered interest
date	01/07/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Parkfield School Christchurch
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when the Education Funding Agency first became aware that the site purchased for Parkfield School at Hurn, Christchurch, is a habitat for bats; and whether a full site survey was carried out prior to that purchase.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	5049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>We do not expect there to be any cost to the public purse as a result of the one year delay in Parkfield School being able to move to the new site at Hurn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Education Funding Agency first became aware that the Hurn site is a habitat for bats in June 2015. A full site bat survey was not undertaken prior to the purchase of the Hurn site for Parkfield School as these are usually undertaken by contractors as part of the design and planning permission process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Initial findings indicate that the Common Pipistrelle bat is the emergent species. Local activity of Soprano Pipistrelle and Noctule bats has also been observed.</p><p> </p><p>The bat surveys were undertaken as soon as it became evident they were necessary and completed last week. The survey information is currently being analysed and the final results of the surveys are expected in the next few weeks. An application to Natural England for bat removal licences will be made after planning approval is granted. Subject to planning approval the licences could be available towards the end of this year. Bat boxes will then be provided at agreed locations across the site prior to the demolition works commencing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 5048 5050 question first answered 06/07/2015 16:08:13 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

387012

registered interest
date	01/07/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Parkfield School Christchurch
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what species of bat have been discovered at the site of Parkfield School, Hurn; which specific buildings on that site are bat habitats; what measures are being taken to remove or relocate those bats; and on what date the process of removal and relocation is expected to be complete.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Mr Christopher Chope
uin	5050
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>We do not expect there to be any cost to the public purse as a result of the one year delay in Parkfield School being able to move to the new site at Hurn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Education Funding Agency first became aware that the Hurn site is a habitat for bats in June 2015. A full site bat survey was not undertaken prior to the purchase of the Hurn site for Parkfield School as these are usually undertaken by contractors as part of the design and planning permission process.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Initial findings indicate that the Common Pipistrelle bat is the emergent species. Local activity of Soprano Pipistrelle and Noctule bats has also been observed.</p><p> </p><p>The bat surveys were undertaken as soon as it became evident they were necessary and completed last week. The survey information is currently being analysed and the final results of the surveys are expected in the next few weeks. An application to Natural England for bat removal licences will be made after planning approval is granted. Subject to planning approval the licences could be available towards the end of this year. Bat boxes will then be provided at agreed locations across the site prior to the demolition works commencing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 5048 5049 question first answered 06/07/2015 16:08:13 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

386606

registered interest
date	30/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Child Protection Taskforce
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the remit of the Child Protection Taskforce is.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	5028
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>The role of the Child Protection Taskforce is to drive forward fundamental reform in order to protect the most vulnerable children. It will be responsible for leading improvements across police, social services and other agencies, focusing on transforming social work and children’s services. Ministers are currently considering how best to consult experts and identify the resources required for the successful delivery of the taskforce.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 5029 question first answered 06/07/2015 16:45:23 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

386158

registered interest
date	29/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Meat
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much (a) lamb, (b) beef, (c) pork and (d) poultry meat is purchased annually by schools and colleges for consumption; and what proportion of such meat is British in origin.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	4516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>Schools and colleges are responsible for their meals services and how and where they choose to buy their produce. The Department for Education does not collect this information.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 02/07/2015 16:26:51 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

385947

registered interest
date	26/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupils: Per Capita Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding is received per pupil in (a) St Helens North constituency, (b) the North West and (c) England.
tabling member constituency	St Helens North
tabling member printed	Conor McGinn
uin	4441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2015 answer text <p>In the 2015-16 financial year, the schools block unit of funding (SBUF), which covers pupils from reception to year 11, is £4,456 for St Helens, £4,565 for the North West region, and £4,612 for England. The SBUF does not cover funding for early years or high needs pupils.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information on SBUFs for all LAs and regions for financial year 2015 to 2016 can be found at this link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-2015-to-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dedicated-schools-grant-dsg-2015-to-2016</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 01/07/2015 14:59:49 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4458 label Biography information for Conor McGinn

385802

registered interest
date	25/06/2015
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, if her Department will ask Ofsted to inspect local authority specialist education services for children with sensory impairments.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Mrs Flick Drummond
uin	4265
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>Ofsted does not currently inspect local area provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is consulting on a framework for inspecting such provision, in particular, how local areas supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disability, in light of the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. Provision for all children and young people with SEN and disabilities irrespective of their type of need would be included within local inspections.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 4263 question first answered 02/07/2015 17:14:28 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4459 label Biography information for Mrs Flick Drummond

385803

registered interest
date	25/06/2015
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 estimate her Department has made of the cost to Ofsted of inspecting local area provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Mrs Flick Drummond
uin	4263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>Ofsted does not currently inspect local area provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is consulting on a framework for inspecting such provision, in particular, how local areas supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disability, in light of the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. Provision for all children and young people with SEN and disabilities irrespective of their type of need would be included within local inspections.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson grouped question UIN 4265 question first answered 02/07/2015 17:14:28 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4459 label Biography information for Mrs Flick Drummond

385807

registered interest
date	25/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Special Educational Needs: Hearing Impairment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department holds on the effectiveness of Teachers of the Deaf and the quality of support they provide to deaf children and their families.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Mrs Flick Drummond
uin	4268
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>The Department for Education does not hold this information.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ofsted, through its inspection of individual schools, considers the extent to which education provided meets the needs of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs. Inspectors will consider the quality of teaching provided to improve learning for pupils, including those with hearing impairments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Teachers of classes of children with sensory impairments must hold a relevant mandatory post-graduate qualification, currently provided by six approved training providers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson question first answered 02/07/2015 17:13:07 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4459 label Biography information for Mrs Flick Drummond

385808

registered interest
date	25/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupil Premium
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many primary and secondary students in (a) Sunderland and (b) England have been funded by the pupil premium in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Sunderland Central
tabling member printed	Julie Elliott
uin	4258
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2015 answer text <p>The Pupil Premium was introduced in April 2011. Information on the number of pupils funded by year is not available but the attached tables show the amounts of funding allocated.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Data which split the pupil premium into the primary and secondary phases of education is only available for the deprivation element of the premium. This is paid to schools for the number of pupils who are eligible for free school meals (currently or in the previous six years). Information on deprivation pupil premium by primary and secondary year groups was first published in 2013/14.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 03/07/2015 13:25:10 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah attachment 1 file name Sunderland_Pupil_Premium_1.xls title Sunderland_Pupil_Premium_1
tabling member	4127 label Biography information for Julie Elliott