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1038494

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what sanctions are available to (a) Ofsted, (b) Regional Schools Commissioners and (c) his Department to ensure that schools comply with section 2 of the Further Education and Technical Act 2017.
tabling member constituency	Harlow
tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
uin	206808
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>Section 2 of the Technical and Further Education Act (2017), often referred to as the ‘Baker Clause’, requires all maintained schools and academies to make sure that there is an opportunity for a range of education and training providers to meet pupils in year 8 to year 13 for the purpose of informing them about approved technical education qualifications or apprenticeships.</p><p>We introduced the ‘Baker Clause’ in January 2018 and published statutory guidance on careers guidance and on access for education and training providers which explains what schools must do to comply with this law. This is available at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools</a>.</p><p>In the event of suspected non-compliance with the duty and statutory guidance, our approach is for the parties involved to try to resolve the matter locally. This might include Regional Schools Commissioners or local authorities discussing and addressing any barriers to compliance with multi-academy trusts, individual academies or maintained schools.</p><p>If the department finds fault with a school’s policies following a complaint, then remedial action could be taken. This could include an official or a minister from the department writing to the school and, ultimately, the possibility of the Secretary of State using intervention powers.</p><p>Regarding Ofsted, this is a matter for Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. I have asked her to write to the right hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 16/01/2019 11:30:33 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1038538

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Education
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 number of schools that are compliant with section 2 of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017 that requires schools to ensure a range of FE providers have access to pupils from year 8 to year 13 to provide information on technical education and apprenticeships.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	206760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>​The department introduced the ‘Baker Clause’ in January 2018 so that young people can find out about the full range of opportunities available to them in technical education. The Department for Education does not centrally hold the number of schools that are compliant with the ‘Baker Clause’ but we did carry out a survey with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers in June 2018 to find out more about the early impact of the new law. Just over three quarters (76%) of the 75 providers surveyed stated that the duty is being partially complied with in their area. Just under a fifth (19%) said it was not being complied with at all. The remaining 5% said schools in their area are fully compliant. A more recent study by the Institute for Public Policy Research, published on 9 January, found that 70% of providers say that it is difficult to access schools in their area and 31% say that the situation has improved in the last year.</p><p>I hosted a roundtable with schools and providers in November 2018 and officials continue to discuss with a range of education and careers representatives how to improve compliance with the Baker Clause.</p><p>​Ofsted looks at the implementation of the Baker Clause on school inspections. Ofsted’s current school inspection handbook (available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/730127/School_inspection_handbook_section_5_270718.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/730127/School_inspection_handbook_section_5_270718.pdf</a>.) sets out that inspectors will take into account careers guidance provided by secondary schools when making their judgement on the personal development, behaviour and welfare of pupils. Inspectors look at how well schools provide impartial careers guidance to help and prepare pupils make informed choices about the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment or training.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 206761 206762 question first answered 14/01/2019 17:58:23 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

1038539

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria his Department uses to monitor the compliance of schools with section 2 of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017 that requires schools to ensure a range of FE providers have access to pupils from year 8 to year 13 to provide information on technical education and apprenticeships.
tabling member constituency	Blackpool South
tabling member printed	Gordon Marsden
uin	206761
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2019 answer text <p>​The department introduced the ‘Baker Clause’ in January 2018 so that young people can find out about the full range of opportunities available to them in technical education. The Department for Education does not centrally hold the number of schools that are compliant with the ‘Baker Clause’ but we did carry out a survey with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers in June 2018 to find out more about the early impact of the new law. Just over three quarters (76%) of the 75 providers surveyed stated that the duty is being partially complied with in their area. Just under a fifth (19%) said it was not being complied with at all. The remaining 5% said schools in their area are fully compliant. A more recent study by the Institute for Public Policy Research, published on 9 January, found that 70% of providers say that it is difficult to access schools in their area and 31% say that the situation has improved in the last year.</p><p>I hosted a roundtable with schools and providers in November 2018 and officials continue to discuss with a range of education and careers representatives how to improve compliance with the Baker Clause.</p><p>​Ofsted looks at the implementation of the Baker Clause on school inspections. Ofsted’s current school inspection handbook (available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/730127/School_inspection_handbook_section_5_270718.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/730127/School_inspection_handbook_section_5_270718.pdf</a>.) sets out that inspectors will take into account careers guidance provided by secondary schools when making their judgement on the personal development, behaviour and welfare of pupils. Inspectors look at how well schools provide impartial careers guidance to help and prepare pupils make informed choices about the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment or training.</p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton grouped question UIN 206760 206762 question first answered 14/01/2019 17:58:23 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	465 label Biography information for Gordon Marsden

972757

registered interest
date	12/09/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational Education
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the "Baker Clause" in the Technical and Further Education Act 2017.
tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Invergowrie
uin	HL10336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2018 answer text <p>The Baker Clause requires secondary schools to allow providers of technical education and apprenticeships into school to talk to pupils. In the early months since the duty was introduced in January 2018, we focused on raising awareness in all schools and making it clear what they must do to comply.</p><p>A review by officials during the summer term of how schools were implementing the new duty showed a mixed picture. Some providers reported improved relationships with schools but others experienced difficulties accessing pupils.</p><p>Since September, we are taking stronger actions. We are working directly with providers and schools to strengthen relationships and address barriers to compliance. We will intervene directly with schools in any serious cases of non-compliance.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 26/09/2018 15:23:14 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie

926721

registered interest
date	18/06/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Vocational 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 the progress made by each English education authority in the implementation of the Baker Clause; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
tabling member printed	Sir Mike Penning
uin	154636
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The department is reviewing the implementation of the ‘Baker Clause’ which requires all maintained schools and academies in England to allow apprenticeship and technical education providers to talk to pupils about a range of education and training options.</p><p>Since the duty came into force in January, we have been raising awareness with all schools and making it clear what they must do to comply fully with the new requirements.</p><p>We have published new statutory guidance which explains in detail what schools are required to do. We have promoted the statutory guidance to school governors, head teachers and careers leaders through a range of channels including regular newsletters and circulars. The Careers &amp; Enterprise Company held a series of regional roadshows to inform schools about the government’s careers strategy and included information about the new duty. We also recently published an article in which the importance of this new legislation to schools is outlined and this can be accessed on the GOV.UK website at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/skills-minister-highlights-new-provider-access-law-for-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/skills-minister-highlights-new-provider-access-law-for-schools</a>.</p><p>Officials are reviewing the legislation, to look at how well it has worked during the first two terms of operation and identify any issues with compliance.</p><p>Any changes found to be necessary to improve the implementation of the law will be implemented from the beginning of the 2018/19 academic year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 26/06/2018 15:49:11 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
tabling member	1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning