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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-12more like thismore than 2020-05-12
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will publish guidance for parents on whether pupils that live in a household with a shielded person should return to school. more like this
tabling member constituency Cambridge more like this
tabling member printed
Daniel Zeichner more like this
uin 46206 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-05-22
answer text <p>Keeping people safe continues to be the Government’s main priority. We have been clear that the re-opening of schools must be done in a way that is measured, reduces risk, is guided by science and ensures that safety remains the absolute priority.</p><p>That is why, on 11 May, we published guidance for parents and carers to help them prepare for the opening of schools and educational settings to more pupils from 1 June. This guidance is clear that children and young people who live in a household with someone who is extremely clinically vulnerable and shielding should only attend school if stringent social distancing can be adhered to; and where the child or young person is able to understand and follow those instructions. The guidance is available here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june#should-i-keep-my-child-at-home-if-they-have-an-underlying-health-condition-or-live-with-someone-in-a-clinically-vulnerable-group" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june#should-i-keep-my-child-at-home-if-they-have-an-underlying-health-condition-or-live-with-someone-in-a-clinically-vulnerable-group</a>.</p><p>If a child or young person lives with someone who is clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable), including those who are pregnant, they can attend their education or childcare setting. The Department will continue to ensure parents and carers receive clear guidance based on the latest scientific advice.</p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-22T13:07:45.78Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T13:07:45.78Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4382
label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner more like this
1194491
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will give priority to pupils (a) with an Education Health and Care Plan, (b) with a disability and (c) who have suffered physical or mental trauma in any forthcoming phased re-opening of schools and lifting of covid-9 restrictions. more like this
tabling member constituency Chipping Barnet more like this
tabling member printed
Theresa Villiers more like this
uin 45028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answer text <p>As part of the response to COVID-19, educational settings have and will continue to be asked to ensure vulnerable children and young people can attend. ‘Vulnerable children’ include those children and young people who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. They are typically those with the most complex needs, including due to mental health and disabilities. They also include children and young people who do not have an EHC plan, who are assessed as ‘otherwise vulnerable’ and are, therefore, in need of continuing education provision.</p><p>Vulnerable children and young people across all year groups continue to be encouraged and expected to attend educational provision where it is appropriate for them to do so. This should remain a priority for educational providers and local authorities, including as more children and young people begin to return to on-site provision.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelmsford more like this
answering member printed Vicky Ford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-18T14:53:42.67Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T14:53:42.67Z
answering member
4674
label Biography information for Vicky Ford more like this
tabling member
1500
label Biography information for Theresa Villiers more like this
1192657
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to his announcement on 1 May 2020 that schools could reopen on 1 June 2020, what his Department's policy is on pupils who live with people who are vulnerable to covid-19. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 43116 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-14more like thismore than 2020-05-14
answer text <p>We have not set a date for schools reopening. Schools will only reopen when the scientific advice indicates that it is the right time to do so, based on five key tests.</p><p>The Department is working in close consultation with the sector as we consider how to reopen schools when the time is right and will ensure everyone has sufficient notice to plan and prepare. The safety of staff, students and their families is our upmost priority.</p><p>The Government has published guidance on protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#staying-at-home-and-shielding" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#staying-at-home-and-shielding</a>.</p><p>We have also published guidance on social distancing within schools, which includes guidance for staff and pupils who are in a vulnerable health group or live within someone who is:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings</a></p><p>These are rapidly developing circumstances. We continue to keep the situation under review and will keep Parliament updated accordingly.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-14T16:50:48.033Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-14T16:50:48.033Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
1189347
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-22more like thismore than 2020-04-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many pupils were offered a loan computer during the COVID-19 pandemic; and of those, how many took up that loan. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Addington more like this
uin HL2990 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-06more like thismore than 2020-05-06
answer text <p>Schools across the country are already lending school-owned devices to children who need them.</p><p> </p><p>On 19 April, the Government announced further support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people who do not have access to a digital device. Laptops and tablets will be ordered for the most disadvantaged children who would otherwise not have access and are preparing for exams (in year 10), receive support from a social worker, or are a care leaver.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities, trusts and other relevant organisations overseeing schools and social care have been sent information on how they can request a device.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-06T14:58:13.947Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-06T14:58:13.947Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
3453
label Biography information for Lord Addington more like this
1187764
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether schools will remain open during school holidays for the children of key workers during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 34923 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
answer text <p>Schools will remain closed until further notice, except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children. We will only re-open schools when the scientific advice indicates it is safe to do so, and will engage closely with the sector on our approach.</p><p>The Government encouraged schools to remain open in order to continue to look after critical workers’ children and vulnerable children throughout the Easter holidays and we are grateful to the many schools that did so.</p><p>No decision has been taken yet on arrangements for future school holidays.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-27T15:17:31.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T15:17:31.827Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1187968
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the context of the Coronavirus Act 2020, schools will be given discretionary powers to ensure that vulnerable pupils who do not have an official social care status can remain in school. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
uin HL2982 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-08more like thismore than 2020-04-08
answer text <p>Supporting vulnerable children is a priority at this time. That is why, on Wednesday 18 March, my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister and my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education announced that schools will remain open for vulnerable children, alongside children of critical workers. Vulnerable children include those who have a social worker and those with education, health and care plans.</p><p>Leaders of educational settings and designated safeguarding leads know best who their most vulnerable children are and will have the flexibility to offer a place to those on the edges of receiving children’s social care support, who do not have an official social care status, to remain in school if they believe it is in the best interests of the child.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-08T08:31:10.797Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-08T08:31:10.797Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
1241
label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
1187971
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with charities and other agencies to ensure that vulnerable children are identified and receive the support they require during the period of school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
uin HL2985 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-08more like thismore than 2020-04-08
answer text <p>We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable children and young people, particularly during the current period. Vulnerable children include those who have a social worker and those with education, health and care plans. Schools and other education settings should continue to offer places to vulnerable children alongside the children of critical workers. We have also given leaders of educational settings and designated safeguarding leads the flexibility to offer a place to those children on the edges of receiving children’s social care support, who do not have an official social care status.</p><p>We have asked education providers to work closely with the local authority, and other organisations where relevant, to enable the identification of vulnerable children, and ensure they are offered an education place where applicable.</p><p>The department is in regular contact with charities and other agencies, particularly during this period. These organisations play a vital role and provide valuable feedback and insight that will help us to support vulnerable children at this time.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-08T12:28:54.497Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-08T12:28:54.497Z
answering member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
tabling member
1241
label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie more like this
1186996
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to his Department's guidance, Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision, published on 19 March 2020, whether children are eligible to attend school where only one parent is defined as a key worker during the period of school closures due to covid-19. more like this
tabling member constituency Ashton-under-Lyne more like this
tabling member printed
Angela Rayner more like this
uin 33570 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
answer text <p>The Department has recently published guidance for parents and carers in relation to the closure of educational settings, which is available here:<br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers</a>.</p><p>The current guidance confirms that children with at least one parent or carer who is critical to the COVID-19 response can attend an education or childcare setting if necessary. However, many families with a parent or carer working in critical sectors will be able to ensure their child is kept at home. Every child who can be safely cared for at home should be, to limit the chance of the virus spreading.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-31T11:37:12.39Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T11:37:12.39Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
4356
label Biography information for Angela Rayner more like this
1187006
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance his Department has provided to (a) Pupil Referral Units and (b) other specialist or alternative education providers on regular physical contact with pupils during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Croydon North more like this
tabling member printed
Steve Reed more like this
uin 33562 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
answer text <p>The department has published guidance to all schools, including Alternative Provision (AP) settings and pupil referral units (PRUs), on implementing social distancing in education and childcare settings. The guidance can be found at the link below:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We have also issued wider guidance regarding ongoing provision for vulnerable children, including in AP and PRUs:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We will support these settings, via local authorities and other key agencies, to identify the best way to protect young people in AP and PRUs, and to keep them open where it is feasible to do so.</p>
answering member constituency Chelmsford more like this
answering member printed Vicky Ford more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-31T10:37:14.263Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T10:37:14.263Z
answering member
4674
label Biography information for Vicky Ford more like this
tabling member
4268
label Biography information for Steve Reed more like this
1187324
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupils: Coronavirus remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether (a) one or (b) both parents are required to be classed as key workers for a child to attend school during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemsworth more like this
tabling member printed
Jon Trickett more like this
uin 33419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-30more like thismore than 2020-03-30
answer text <p>The Department has recently published guidance for parents and carers in relation to the closure of educational settings, and this is available from:<br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers</a>.</p><p>The current guidance confirms that children with at least one parent or carer who is critical to the COVID-19 response can attend an education or childcare setting if necessary. However, many families with a parent or carer working in critical sectors will be able to ensure their child is kept at home. Every child who can be safely cared for at home should be, to limit the chance of the virus spreading.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton more like this
answering member printed Nick Gibb more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-30T17:18:24.243Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-30T17:18:24.243Z
answering member
111
label Biography information for Nick Gibb more like this
tabling member
410
label Biography information for Jon Trickett more like this