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943038

registered interest
date	17/07/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what remedial steps the Government plans to take to tackle the declining uptake of apprenticeships since May 2017.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	165131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>There have been 338,400 apprenticeship starts since May 2017 of which 132,900 were on new apprenticeship standards. The fall in starts has been greatest in Level 2 while we have seen the numbers of starts on higher level standards (Level 4 and above) rise by 12.5 per cent so far this year.</p><p> </p><p>Starts on new better quality apprenticeships standards have increased rapidly. Over 40 per cent of individuals completing an apprenticeship are now starting on standards, compared to just 2.5 per cent this time last year. Higher quality training leads to increased productivity, at every level.</p><p> </p><p>The department is working with employers to make sure that they can take advantage of apprenticeships. We have already extended the amount of time employers have to spend their levy (from 18 to 24 months), and have introduced transfers, to allow employers to transfer up to 10 per cent of their annual value of levy funds to other employers and recently announced that the cap on the number of employers to whom transfers can be made has been lifted.</p><p> </p><p>The Institute for Apprenticeships has introduced its Faster and Better campaign to speed up and simplify the approval of standards development: <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/about/faster-and-better/" target="_blank">https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/about/faster-and-better/</a>. 50 standards have been approved in the last three months (April-June 2018). Over 300 standards are already approved, in all sectors of the economy - with more on the way. We have run extensive communications campaigns since the reforms were introduced and will be commencing the latest phase of our ‘Get in Go Far’ marketing campaign shortly.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 164875 question first answered 23/07/2018 13:18:28 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

938606

registered interest
date	11/07/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Home Education
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 whether home-schooled children receive the same level of social and academic education as children attending school.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	163179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2018 answer text <p>The numbers and identities of children educated at home are not collected centrally.</p><p>For that reason it is not possible to make any overall assessment of the education they receive compared with children attending school. The parents of children of compulsory school age are responsible for ensuring that they receive an efficient full-time education suitable to the child’s age, ability, aptitudes and any special educational needs. The government has made it clear that it believes that the majority of parents undertake this task successfully and with enthusiasm. When the home education being provided is not suitable, the local authority has power to intervene. The existing framework for intervention by local authorities is currently under review. The department is now considering the responses made to the recent consultation on revised guidance for local authorities on the most effective use of their powers in relation to home education, and an associated call for evidence, which closed on 2 July 2018.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 16/07/2018 15:59:41 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

905573

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Pupils: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department plans to take to increase support for teenagers with ADHD in schools.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	144967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2018 answer text <p>Our new contract, which will be delivered by the Whole School Send Consortium, brings together schools, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector organisations and experts to ensure schools are equipped to deliver high-quality teaching that supports children with all kinds of SEND including those with ADHD.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 21/05/2018 16:31:38 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

850094

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Voyeurism
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 prevent the practice of up-skirting in schools.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	129662
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2018 answer text <p>Sexual harassment is unacceptable and not an inevitable part of growing up. Schools should develop a whole-school approach to preventing harassment, underpinned by school behaviour policies and pastoral support.</p><p> </p><p>The department published advice for schools covering child on child sexual harassment and sexual violence on 14 December 2017. Central themes include supporting victims of abuse, a whole-school approach to safeguarding and preventative education. The advice is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sexual-violence-and-sexual-harassment-between-children-in-schools-and-colleges" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sexual-violence-and-sexual-harassment-between-children-in-schools-and-colleges</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) is statutory guidance; all schools must have regard to it when carrying out safeguarding duties and promoting children’s welfare. The guidance is clear all schools should have effective child protection policies and provide a safe education environment. If there are concerns about a child, referrals should be made to children’s social care and if appropriate, the police. A consultation on proposed changes to KCSIE closed on 22 February 2018. We are considering the best way to strengthen guidance with regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment.</p><p> </p><p>The department has published advice to support schools develop behaviour policies. The advice is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-and-discipline-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-and-discipline-in-schools</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 129663 question first answered 01/03/2018 16:30:41 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

850095

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Students: Voyeurism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support his Department provides to students who are victims of the practice of up-skirting.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	129663
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2018 answer text <p>Sexual harassment is unacceptable and not an inevitable part of growing up. Schools should develop a whole-school approach to preventing harassment, underpinned by school behaviour policies and pastoral support.</p><p> </p><p>The department published advice for schools covering child on child sexual harassment and sexual violence on 14 December 2017. Central themes include supporting victims of abuse, a whole-school approach to safeguarding and preventative education. The advice is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sexual-violence-and-sexual-harassment-between-children-in-schools-and-colleges" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sexual-violence-and-sexual-harassment-between-children-in-schools-and-colleges</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) is statutory guidance; all schools must have regard to it when carrying out safeguarding duties and promoting children’s welfare. The guidance is clear all schools should have effective child protection policies and provide a safe education environment. If there are concerns about a child, referrals should be made to children’s social care and if appropriate, the police. A consultation on proposed changes to KCSIE closed on 22 February 2018. We are considering the best way to strengthen guidance with regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment.</p><p> </p><p>The department has published advice to support schools develop behaviour policies. The advice is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-and-discipline-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-and-discipline-in-schools</a>.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb grouped question UIN 129662 question first answered 01/03/2018 16:30:42 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

711438

registered interest
date	15/03/2017
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Behavioural Disorders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department makes available to teachers on supporting children who display behavioural problems resulting from phenylketonuria.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Ben Howlett
uin	68064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2017 answer text <p>We know how important it is that children with medical conditions are supported to enjoy a full education. That is why we introduced a new duty to require governing bodies to make arrangements to support pupils with medical conditions and have provided statutory guidance outlining schools’ responsibilities in this area.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has also issued advice on behaviour and discipline for schools. This advice is clear that schools should assess the needs of pupils who present with persistently difficult behaviour. We make clear that schools should consider whether the continuing disruptive behaviour is a result of unmet educational or other needs. At this point, the school should consider whether a multi-agency assessment is necessary.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Edward Timpson question first answered 27/03/2017 14:15:02 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	4445 label Biography information for Ben Howlett

574058

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to simplify the application process for securing an apprenticeship.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Ben Howlett
uin	44835
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>Apprenticeships are paid jobs with quality training, and dependent upon employers offering apprenticeships, they set any entry criteria and make selection decisions. There will always be competition for the best apprenticeship places, as there is for the best universities.</p><p> </p><p>Apprenticeships vacancies in England can be found at the Find an Apprenticeship pages on gov.uk: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship</a>. The site offers information and guidance about finding and applying for vacancies advertised here – not all apprenticeships are advertised on this site.</p><p> </p><p>A new ‘Get In Go Far’ campaign launched on 16 May aimed at 14-24 year-olds, their parents, teachers and employers. This major four-year campaign aims to influence public perceptions, awareness and attitudes towards apprenticeships as a route into a successful career, encouraging more young people to apply and more employers to offer apprenticeship opportunities. As of 24 August, there were over 560,000 visitors to the campaign website, with an average 35% of these being driven to view opportunities on the Find an Apprenticeship website.</p><p> </p><p>The National Careers Service provides independent, professional advice on careers, skills and the labour market, including on the benefits of apprenticeships and how to apply for vacancies. The service is available on-line, over the telephone, via web chat, e-mail, text and online forums. A face-to-face service is available to adults aged 19 and over (or those aged 18 years plus if on out-of-work benefits or offenders in custody).</p><p> </p><p>The statutory guidance for schools on careers guidance and inspiration was updated and published in March 2015 and is now in force. This is clear that schools should give employers and other providers delivering apprenticeships the opportunity to inform pupils directly, on school premises, about what they offer. It emphasises that apprenticeships and university offer two equally effective routes to a successful career.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 12/09/2016 15:20:19 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4445 label Biography information for Ben Howlett

574059

registered interest
date	02/09/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Apprentices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that apprenticeships are undertaken by people in less affluent households.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Ben Howlett
uin	44836
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2016 answer text <p>Apprenticeships can transform lives. They are a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to progress in work and life and a great way for employers to improve the skills base of their businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Apprentices acquire skills much valued in the labour market, and the apprentice does not have to contribute to the costs of their learning. Apprenticeships are paid jobs with training and so, as with any other form of employment, selection decisions are made by individual employers, who choose the most appropriate candidates for their jobs.</p><p> </p><p>We are encouraging a wider range of young people into apprenticeships. Traineeships are available to help 16-23 year olds become ‘work ready’. They include work preparation training, English, maths and work experience, which all help the trainee to enter the world of work, including apprenticeships. They are flexible so providers can adapt them to the needs of the trainee by including additional support such as mentoring.</p><p> </p><p>We are giving employers more control of the funding for apprenticeships training in return for them investing more in apprenticeships; this includes simplifying the funding system to encourage employers to recruit more apprentices of all ages and from all backgrounds.</p> answering member constituency Harlow answering member printed Robert Halfon question first answered 15/09/2016 14:12:26 answering member 3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon
tabling member	4445 label Biography information for Ben Howlett

456089

registered interest
date	29/02/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	STEM Subjects: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to secure the appropriate data to monitor the progress of programmes which encourage the uptake of STEM subjects by girls.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Ben Howlett
uin	28886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2016 answer text <p>The Government funds a number of programmes which encourage the uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects by girls. We monitor the progress of these programmes against their key performance indicators through regular reports and by evaluating their impact.</p><p>In 2014 the Government published for the first time data showing the proportion of girls and boys studying A levels in science and maths at each post-16 institution, and in 2016 time series data of students entered for mathematics and science A level subjects by number of subjects and gender. Both sets of data will continue to be published on an annual basis.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 08/03/2016 12:30:09 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4445 label Biography information for Ben Howlett

443855

registered interest
date	11/01/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Dyslexia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make representations to exam boards to remove the five per cent marking for spelling and grammar for dyslexic students.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Ben Howlett
uin	21707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2016 answer text <p>In 2013 the Government restored the policy of marks for spelling, punctuation and use of grammar (SPaG)to GCSE exams as a key part of our commitment to high standards and to ensuring that GCSEs match expectations set in the highest performing jurisdictions internationally. It gives a real incentive to teachers to provide effective support to all their students to improve their written communication skills.</p><p>For those pupils with special educational needs, including those with dyslexia, appropriate reasonable adjustments, including extra time, are available, as necessary. Details can be found in the Joint Council for Qualifications’ “Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration” at: <a href="http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/regulations-and-guidance" target="_blank">http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/regulations-and-guidance</a></p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 19/01/2016 10:49:45 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4445 label Biography information for Ben Howlett