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star this property date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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Home Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Offences against Children more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many police forces in England and Wales have disbanded their specialist child protection teams and allocated their work to Criminal Investigation Departments. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL9984 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2018-09-17more like thisremove minimum value filter
star this property answer text <p>The Government does not keep a record of how individual police forces are structured. Team structures and deployment of officers within police forces are rightly decisions for Chief Constables, working with their democratically accountable Police and Crime Commissioners.</p><p>We recognise the need for police forces to be properly equipped to deal with the changing nature of crime. We have provided significant extra investment through the Police Transformation Fund to support policing to respond to changing crimes and threats including against vulnerable children.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2018-09-17T12:46:42.377Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-17T12:46:42.377Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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1657574
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading NHS: Drugs more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, (2) the Care Quality Commission, (3) the General Pharmaceutical Council, and (4) the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, relating to the performance of homecare medicines services. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL9795 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-12more like thismore than 2023-09-12
star this property answer text <p>The Department has not made an assessment of the performance of the National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC). Providers of Homecare Medicine services to National Health Service patients do so under framework agreements and contracts which may be held at national level through NHS England, regional level through NHS procurement hubs, or local level through hospital trusts. This therefore requires a high degree of centralised co-ordination for which the NHMC liaises with homecare providers through their trade association the National Clinical Homecare Association (NCHA) to support and co-ordinate development of the homecare market and discuss any system wide issues. The NHMC includes representatives from the NHS, including NHS England and Pharmaceutical officers, homecare providers, pharmaceutical manufacturer associations and the Care Quality Commission.</p><p>NHS England, the NHMC and the NCHA have discussed concerns about the performance of homecare medicines services with officials from the Department.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Markham more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9794 more like this
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less than 2023-09-12T14:47:01.943Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-12T14:47:01.943Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Markham more like this
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2079
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1657573
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading National Homecare Medicines Committee more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the performance of the National Homecare Medicines Committee. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL9794 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-12more like thismore than 2023-09-12
star this property answer text <p>The Department has not made an assessment of the performance of the National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC). Providers of Homecare Medicine services to National Health Service patients do so under framework agreements and contracts which may be held at national level through NHS England, regional level through NHS procurement hubs, or local level through hospital trusts. This therefore requires a high degree of centralised co-ordination for which the NHMC liaises with homecare providers through their trade association the National Clinical Homecare Association (NCHA) to support and co-ordinate development of the homecare market and discuss any system wide issues. The NHMC includes representatives from the NHS, including NHS England and Pharmaceutical officers, homecare providers, pharmaceutical manufacturer associations and the Care Quality Commission.</p><p>NHS England, the NHMC and the NCHA have discussed concerns about the performance of homecare medicines services with officials from the Department.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Markham more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL9795 more like this
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less than 2023-09-12T14:47:01.897Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-12T14:47:01.897Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Markham more like this
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1657572
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Pupils: Homelessness more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the 130,000 children of homeless families are receiving an education in school. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL9793 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
star this property answer text <p>All children of compulsory school age, regardless of their circumstances, are entitled to a full-time education which is suitable to their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs that they may have. The department consulted and implemented changes to the statutory School Admissions Code in 2021 to improve the in-year school admissions process and fair access protocols. Fair access protocols are the safety net to secure school places in-year for vulnerable and unplaced children, where the in-year admissions process fails. In those changes, the department identified a list of categories of children who are eligible for placement in fair access, which included children who are homeless. The school admissions code can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-admissions-code--2</a>.</p><p>The ‘Working together to improve school attendance’ guidance expects schools, local authorities and partners to work with pupils and parents to remove any barriers to school attendance by building strong and trusting relationships, and working together to put the right support in place. This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance</a>. In all cases, schools should be sensitive and should avoid stigmatising pupils and parents. They should talk to pupils and parents to understand what they think would help improve their attendance. This allows individual approaches that meet an individual pupil’s specific needs.</p><p>All schools should be calm, orderly, safe, and supportive environments where pupils can thrive and reach their potential in safety and dignity. Teachers know their pupils best and are in the best position to identify their needs and to plan which approaches will meet them most effectively.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T17:01:53.43Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T17:01:53.43Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2079
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-04-24more like thismore than 2023-04-24
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Children in Care more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the number of children placed in local authority care. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL7404 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-05-10more like thismore than 2023-05-10
star this property answer text <p>The department published its plans to reform children’s social care on 2 February 2023 in ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’, which can be found here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147317/Children_s_social_care_stable_homes_consultation_February_2023.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147317/Children_s_social_care_stable_homes_consultation_February_2023.pdf</a>.</p><p>‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’ sets out how the department will help families to overcome challenges at an early stage, keep children safe and make sure those in care have stability, long-term loving relationships and opportunities for a good life. Over the next two years, the department will address urgent issues facing children and families now and lay the foundations for a whole system reform.</p><p>A central aim of the reform programme is to keep more children safely with their families, where this is possible. The department will invest more than £45 million over the next two years through its ‘Families First for Children Pathfinder’, which will test the implementation of reforms across Family Help, Child Protection, and Family Network Support Packages. This will inform wider roll out.</p><p>Whilst the government recognises the importance of reducing the number of placements for children in the care system, placements can be the right option for some children. The strategy also sets out how the department is prioritising work with local authorities to ensure children have access to the right placements at the right time.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-05-10T16:04:35.157Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-10T16:04:35.157Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2079
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2022-03-28more like thismore than 2022-03-28
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Body Searches: Children more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that 5,279 children have been stripped and searched by Metropolitan Police Officers; and what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) such action was appropriate and essential, and (2) children’s safety and wellbeing is considered. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL7389 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-11more like thismore than 2022-04-11
star this property answer text <p>Conducting a strip search is an operational matter for the police. Strip search is one of the most intrusive powers available to the police and its use should not be a routine occurrence.</p><p>Any use of strip search should be carried out in accordance with the law and with full regard for the dignity and welfare of the individual being searched – particularly if the individual being searched is a child. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice govern how the police should deploy this power.</p><p>If the police judge it operationally necessary to strip search a child, this must be carried out by officers of the same sex, in private and with an appropriate adult present unless both the child and the appropriate adult agree otherwise and in line with safeguarding procedures.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2022-04-11T14:54:36.463Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-11T14:54:36.463Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-02-21more like thismore than 2022-02-21
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Care Homes: Profits more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the profits declared by companies providing children’s care homes; and what steps they are taking to prevent tax-payer funded care home providers from making excessive profits in future. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL6270 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-07more like thismore than 2022-03-07
star this property answer text <p>The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a market study in March 2021 exploring the lack of availability and increasing costs in children’s social care provision, including children’s homes, and fostering. It examines concerns around high prices paid by local authorities and inadequate supply of appropriate placements for children. The interim report was published on 22 October 2021 and noted that some relevant parties had expressed concerns around the level of profits made by large private sector providers of children’s homes. It considers the profit levels to be a symptom of the underlying problem of insufficient supply of appropriate places and the difficulties local authorities have in engaging effectively in this market.</p><p> </p><p>The full report, including any recommendations, will be published by the 11 March 2022.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the CMA market study, the independent children’s social care review is taking a fundamental look at the needs, experiences, and outcomes of those supported by children’s social care, and what is needed to make a real difference. The review is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform systems and services, with the aim of better supporting, protecting, and improving the outcomes of vulnerable children and young people.</p><p> </p><p>​The government will respond to both sets of recommendations after the respective reviews have concluded.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2022-03-07T12:10:26.56Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-07T12:10:26.56Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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2079
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-03-06more like thismore than 2023-03-06
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Adoption: Children in Care more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the rate of adoption of children in care, when adoption is in the child’s best interests. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL6149 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
star this property answer text <p>As set out in the department’s Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere, we are committed to improving the matching of approved adopters with children waiting to be found new homes. The strategy can be found attached.</p><p>£5 million has been committed for 2022 to 2025 to support Regional Adoption Agency Leaders to focus specifically on reducing the number of children who wait over 18 months for homes from the time of a court placement order being given. Some progress has already been made. This number has fallen from 390 in March 2020 to 240 in September 2022, but the department wants to see further and faster progress.</p><p>In addition, government funded recruitment campaigns are helping to provide a greater sufficiency of adopters, as well as targeted campaigns with a focus on recruiting adopters who are more likely to give a loving home to the children who wait the longest to be adopted.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-03-20T14:52:59.14Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-20T14:52:59.14Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property file name Adoption_strategy_.pdf more like this
star this property title HL6149_pdf more like this
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2079
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1601489
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-03-06more like thismore than 2023-03-06
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Offences against Children more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that every police force in England has specialist child protection teams. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL6148 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The allocation of resources within forces is an operational decision for Chief Constables. To ensure that all forces have adequate children’s safeguarding measures in place, the police are held to account by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), which scrutinises how well all police forces across England and Wales are responding to and safeguarding vulnerable children through its rolling programme of inspections.</p><p>The Government is committed to improving the policing response to child protection, funding national programmes to develop and deliver an effective and victim-focused response safeguarding children. This includes a Vulnerability Knowledge and Practice Programme which identifies and shares best practice across police forces, the Tackling Organised Exploitation Programme which helps police to uncover more offending against children, as well as a range of officer training programmes across all ranks to improve their confidence and capability to investigate and respond to child protection and safeguarding cases.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2023-03-20T17:38:44.883Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-20T17:38:44.883Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-03-06more like thismore than 2023-03-06
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Schools: Absenteeism more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce persistent truanting in schools. more like this
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Lord Laming more like this
unstar this property uin HL6147 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
star this property answer text <p>The government has a comprehensive attendance strategy to ensure that absence is minimised. The department has recently published guidance setting out how we expect schools, trusts and local authorities to work together to improve attendance, which is available in the attached document.</p><p>The guidance is clear that schools should develop and maintain a whole school culture that promotes the benefits of high attendance, have a clear school attendance policy, and have effective day to day processes in place to follow-up absence.</p><p>The guidance sets out that schools are expected to use attendance data to identify patterns of poor attendance (at individual and cohort level) as soon as possible so that all parties can work together to resolve them before they become entrenched. To help schools to do this, the department has recently launched new functionality which allows mainstream schools that are sharing daily attendance data to compare attendance with other schools within their own local authority. This can be seen under the ‘compare your attendance tab’ via GOV.UK’s ‘View your education data’ site at: <a href="https://viewyourdata.education.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://viewyourdata.education.gov.uk/</a>. The tool will help schools to identify strengths and priorities and signpost to additional guidance and support.</p><p>The department has employed expert attendance advisers who are playing an important role working closely with local authorities and a number of multi-academy trusts with higher levels of persistent absence to review their current practice and support them to develop plans to improve. The department has also recently launched a £2.32 million attendance mentor pilot to deliver intensive one-to-one support to a group of persistently and severely absent pupils. The pilot will run for three years supporting a total of 1,665 pupils. The findings from this pilot should enable schools, trusts, and local authorities to address persistent and severe absence more effectively.</p><p>My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, has also established an Alliance of national leaders from education, children’s social care and other relevant services to work together to raise school attendance and reduce persistent absence. Schools and local authorities can also use a range of measures to provide support for and/or sanctions against parents when their child’s irregular attendance in school becomes a problem. These measures are used to reinforce parents’ responsibilities and to support them in improving their child’s attendance at school.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2023-03-20T14:50:36.383Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-20T14:50:36.383Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property file name Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance.pdf more like this
star this property title HL6147_pdf more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Laming remove filter