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1002480

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date	06/11/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what level of funding they intend to make available to higher education institutions to mitigate the impact of changes to employer contributions on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>​The department will be consulting on the impact that these costs will impose on all institutions covered by the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including those in the higher education (HE) sector, and will decide what action should be taken.</p><p>At present, the department proposes to provide funding to schools, including state-funded, non-maintained special schools and independent special schools to cover increased pensions costs to ensure that funding is allocated where it is most needed.</p><p>​This includes proposed funding for those further education (FE) providers obliged to offer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, consisting of general FE colleges, sixth form colleges, designated institutions (including the new designated institutions that form part of HE institution group structures), specialist post-16 institutions and adult &amp; community learning providers (local authority provision).</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 15/11/2018 16:17:49 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

1002481

registered interest
date	06/11/2018
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they anticipate an increase in employer contributions for higher education institutions on the Teachers’ Pension Scheme following changes to actuarial valuations in 2019–20; and if so, what estimate they have made of the amount such an increase will represent.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11322
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>For the financial year 2019-20, the changes will be implemented from 1 September 2019 for which the department estimates that £1.1 billion more will need to be put into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme by employers to ensure teachers’ pensions remain generous and attractive to the profession. Of the estimated £1.1 billion, affected higher education institutions are expected to put in £80 million.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 15/11/2018 15:27:34 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994704

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether contingency plans are in place to extend the implementation date for the first three T Levels beyond September 2020 if necessary.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>The introduction of T levels is a major change programme and we have a comprehensive programme of work underway to secure successful implementation and manage risks. We are on track for the first three T levels to be taught from September 2020, and recently achieved a significant step towards this by publishing the invitation to tender for the development of the associated technical qualifications.</p><p> </p><p>The introduction of T levels in 2020 is purposely focused on a small number of T levels in a small number of education providers. We are working closely with these providers to ensure they have the support they need to meet the timetable. Over the coming months, we will continue to monitor progress by working closely with providers, employers and other delivery partners to ensure that we remain on track for teaching the first T levels in 2020.</p><p> </p><p>We have received eight bids from organisations that are keen to develop and deliver the technical qualifications for the T levels due to be introduced in September 2020. We have been in regular dialogue with awarding organisations, including through engagement events for potential suppliers and sharing of the draft invitation to tender.</p><p> </p><p>We are confident that the first T levels will be available from September 2020, and we will continue to keep our progress under constant review.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton grouped question UIN HL11021 question first answered 08/11/2018 15:34:39 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994705

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have considered delaying the T Level implementation date if (1) no responses are received to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the first three T Levels, and (2) no responses are received that meet the required standards specified in the T Level ITT documents.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11021
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>The introduction of T levels is a major change programme and we have a comprehensive programme of work underway to secure successful implementation and manage risks. We are on track for the first three T levels to be taught from September 2020, and recently achieved a significant step towards this by publishing the invitation to tender for the development of the associated technical qualifications.</p><p> </p><p>The introduction of T levels in 2020 is purposely focused on a small number of T levels in a small number of education providers. We are working closely with these providers to ensure they have the support they need to meet the timetable. Over the coming months, we will continue to monitor progress by working closely with providers, employers and other delivery partners to ensure that we remain on track for teaching the first T levels in 2020.</p><p> </p><p>We have received eight bids from organisations that are keen to develop and deliver the technical qualifications for the T levels due to be introduced in September 2020. We have been in regular dialogue with awarding organisations, including through engagement events for potential suppliers and sharing of the draft invitation to tender.</p><p> </p><p>We are confident that the first T levels will be available from September 2020, and we will continue to keep our progress under constant review.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton grouped question UIN HL11020 question first answered 08/11/2018 15:34:39 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994706

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to determine the content and format of the transition year for learners who are not ready to embark upon a level 3 T Level programme; and when information on this will be shared with the awarding bodies.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>The government wants to develop an effective transition offer to make sure that as many students as possible can complete T levels. We are currently working with providers and sector bodies to gather evidence on existing good practice of similar transition programmes to inform content and to consider how the transition offer can best be targeted. We will set out further information in due course and ahead of our phased implementation approach to the transition offer once the first T levels are introduced in 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 08/11/2018 16:05:11 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994707

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are taking steps to align learners in England with those in the rest of the UK by ensuring that they receive a T Level Technical Qualification certificate which recognises their technical qualification achievement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11023
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>We have been clear that only those who have successfully completed all elements of the T level will be awarded a T level certificate. We have designed T levels as qualifications to be taught as composite programmes in which all of the components are important to employers. To maintain the integrity of T levels, we do not intend for the technical qualification to be separately certificated. Education and training in the UK is devolved, and it is therefore for the three devolved administrations to determine the provision that is most appropriate for their citizens.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 08/11/2018 16:19:21 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994708

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what provisions are in place to ensure learners in England are (1) able to access T Levels within reasonable distance of their homes, and (2) have access to alternative funding provision to pursue learning in a specific skill area not covered by a T Level provider in their area.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11024
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>We are implementing T levels in a measured roll-out, building from the first three in September 2020 to a total of 25 courses across the country by 2024. T levels will provide training for skilled occupations at level 3 where there is a substantial requirement for technical knowledge and practical skills. The Institute for Apprenticeships has published occupational maps, identifying these occupations.</p><p> </p><p>We want students to be able to access T levels regardless of where they live, but it will be for local providers to decide which courses to offer, taking into account local skills needs and demand from students. We are aware of the potential barriers that some students may face in accessing industry placements in rural areas and are working with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to consider how we can make sure that students who live in rural areas are not disadvantaged.</p><p> </p><p>Providers in receipt of Capacity and Delivery Fund allocations to support industry placements have also been allocated additional 16-19 Discretionary Bursary funding of just under £2.5 million to support students on their placements, for example, to help support their travel costs.</p><p> </p><p>We confirmed in the government response to the T level consultation that we would proceed with a review of level 3 qualifications to make sure that any qualifications funded alongside A levels and T levels are high quality, have a distinct purpose and lead to good outcomes. We will shortly release more information about this review.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 08/11/2018 16:06:20 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

994709

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	T-levels
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 review of (1) level 2, (2) wider level 3, and (3) level 4 and 5 T Level qualifications; when they intend to publish details of the reviews and evidence base; and when they intend to share the conclusions with the awarding bodies.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL11025
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>We are reviewing qualifications at level 3 and below to make sure that any qualifications funded alongside A levels and T levels are high quality, have a distinct purpose and lead to good outcomes. The review will consult in two stages. The first stage of consultation will cover the principles, scope and broad process of the review. The second stage will cover the criteria that will be used to determine the suitability of the qualification for public funding. We will set out more detailed plans shortly.</p><p>We began a review of higher level technical education in October 2017. This review is looking across level 4 and 5 education, focusing on how technical qualifications at this level can better address the needs of leaners and employers. We published an interim evidence overview in August that summarises our research findings to date. We expect to publish level 4 and 5 proposals for consultation alongside the conclusion of the post-18 review in early 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 08/11/2018 15:05:13 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

967457

registered interest
date	04/09/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Private Education: Standards
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which independent schools participated in the 2010 and 2017 key stage five performance table rankings.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL9952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The list of independent schools which are included in the 16-18 performance tables for 2010 and 2017 are attached in Annex A. This list was generated from the published school performance tables data which can be found at: <a href="https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/download-data" target="_blank">https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/download-data</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers and officials have had no discussions with Rugby School about reports of their wish to withdraw from the 16-18 performance tables.</p><p> </p><p>There is no process by which independent or state-funded schools can ask to withdraw from performance tables. Performance tables are an important way of providing information to parents and the wider public about school and college performance.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton grouped question UIN HL9953 question first answered 18/09/2018 14:09:20 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton attachment 1 file name HL9952_HL9953_Independent_Schools_in_2017_and_2010_16-18_performance_tables.xls title HL9952_HL9953_Independent_Schools_in_2017_and_2010
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal

967458

registered interest
date	04/09/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Rugby School
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions ministers and officials have had, if any, with Rugby School about withdrawing from the key stage five performance table rankings.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL9953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The list of independent schools which are included in the 16-18 performance tables for 2010 and 2017 are attached in Annex A. This list was generated from the published school performance tables data which can be found at: <a href="https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/download-data" target="_blank">https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/download-data</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Ministers and officials have had no discussions with Rugby School about reports of their wish to withdraw from the 16-18 performance tables.</p><p> </p><p>There is no process by which independent or state-funded schools can ask to withdraw from performance tables. Performance tables are an important way of providing information to parents and the wider public about school and college performance.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton grouped question UIN HL9952 question first answered 18/09/2018 14:09:20 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton attachment 1 file name HL9952_HL9953_Independent_Schools_in_2017_and_2010_16-18_performance_tables.xls title HL9952_HL9953_Independent_Schools_in_2017_and_2010
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal