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star this property date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
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Leader of the House of Lords more like this
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star this property answering dept sort name Leader of the House of Lords more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministers: Correspondence more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask the Leader of the House what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the protocol governing the timeliness and appropriateness of ministerial responses to communications from parliamentarians. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL17586 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 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
star this property answer text <p>The Government attaches great importance to the effective and timely handling of correspondence and written questions. The right of parliamentarians to take up issues directly with the Government is an important part of the democratic process and underlines the accountability of Ministers to Parliament. Each government department has their own protocol on the timelines for correspondence responses to be sent out, and parliamentarians should contact departments if they feel that responses they receive are not timely or effective. My private office is in regular contact with the private offices of my front bench team to ensure that the Lords front bench's correspondence to parliamentarians is answered promptly and effectively.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
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less than 2019-09-26T12:37:10.297Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-26T12:37:10.297Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Evans of Bowes Park more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
1135061
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star this property date less than 2019-06-26more like thismore than 2019-06-26
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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 Graduates: Pay more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that longitudinal education outcomes data take account of regional variations in salaries across the UK. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL16688 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 2019-07-05more like thismore than 2019-07-05
star this property answer text <p>We have recently received data on the current region of residence of graduates in the 2016/17 tax year and have incorporated this into the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data. The Department for Education has announced that we will be publishing experimental statistics using this data to look at the employment and earnings outcomes of graduates by their geographical location on 18 July 2019.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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less than 2019-07-05T11:37:21.457Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-05T11:37:21.457Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
1135062
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star this property date less than 2019-06-26more like thismore than 2019-06-26
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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 Graduates: Employment more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the regional retention of graduates. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL16689 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-05more like thismore than 2019-07-05
star this property answer text <p>It is important that universities focus on ensuring that their graduates have the skills needed, including technical, vocational and transferable skills, to gain a positive outcome from their degree. The higher education regulator, the Office for Students’ (OfS), primary aim is to ensure that higher education delivers positive outcomes for students and it has a regulatory focus to ensure that students are able to progress into employment or further study.</p><p>The government is supporting regional growth and retention of graduates in a number of ways. For example, on 16 May 2019, the OfS announced £5.6 million funding for 15 projects aiming to support the transition to highly skilled employment and improve outcomes for graduates who seek employment in their home region. Details of this can be found here, and are also attached:</p><p><a href="https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/no-place-like-home/" target="_blank">https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/no-place-like-home/</a></p><p>Similarly, the UK Research and Innovation “Strength in Places Fund” is a competitive fund for collaborative bids between research institutions and businesses to support significant regional growth through research and innovation. Details can be found here, and are also attached:</p><p><a href="https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/strength-in-places-fund/" target="_blank">https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/strength-in-places-fund/</a></p><p>University Enterprise Zones are specific geographical areas where universities and business work together to increase local growth and innovation. As part of Budget 2018, £10 million was announced to fund up to 10 further zones. Details can be found here, and are also attached:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/university-enterprise-zones/university-enterprise-zones" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/university-enterprise-zones/university-enterprise-zones</a></p><p>Furthermore, the government part funds the National Centre for Universities and Business Collaboration, which helps universities and businesses across the UK work together. This is important to support the creation of a cycle of economic growth, providing jobs and quality of life for highly skilled graduates.</p>
star this property answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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star this property file name HL16689_OfS_Report.pdf more like this
star this property title HL16689_Report more like this
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star this property file name HL16689_UK_Research_and_Innovation_Report.pdf more like this
star this property title HL16689_Report more like this
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star this property file name HL16689_University_Enterprise_Zones_Report.pdf more like this
star this property title HL16689_Report more like this
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less than 2019-07-05T13:42:50.717Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-05T13:42:50.717Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
1135063
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star this property date less than 2019-06-26more like thismore than 2019-06-26
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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 Post-18 Education and Funding Review more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their assessment of the review of post-18 education and funding will take into account regional variations in salaries when examining the personal economic benefits of university study to graduates. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL16690 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 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
star this property answer text <p>The independent panel’s report to the government is an important step in the review of Post-18 Education and Funding. The government will carefully consider the panel’s recommendations and will conclude the review at the Spending Review. The government has not yet taken decisions regarding the recommendations put forward.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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less than 2019-07-04T13:22:05.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-04T13:22:05.56Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Blunkett more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
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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 Special Educational Needs: Finance more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what progress, if any, they have made on establishing the membership, methodology and timescale of the review into the funding of special needs education for children in England. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL598 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-04more like thismore than 2020-02-04
star this property answer text <p>​​In September 2019 the government announced a review of the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).</p><p> </p><p>The SEND review is internal to the government. The review considers how the system can work best for all families whilst ensuring quality provision is more consistently available and improve child outcomes whilst improving value for money. The government recently called for evidence on the effectiveness of current arrangements to fund schools to support SEND pupils, and officials will consider this evidence alongside the review.</p><p> </p><p>Our officials are working closely with stakeholders. There are 3 independent advisers on the cross-government steering group: Tony McArdle, Lead Commissioner in Northamptonshire County Council, former Education Endowment Fund Chair Sir Kevan Collins and Anne Heavey, National Director of Whole School SEND. We will provide an update on progress with the review and our plans for further engagement shortly.​</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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less than 2020-02-04T17:39:15.84Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-04T17:39:15.84Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-05-20more like thismore than 2020-05-20
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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 Higher Education: Finance more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
unstar 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 impact on funding for (1) medical faculties, and (2) the teaching of STEM subjects, at higher education institutions of any fall in the amount of funding received by cross-subsidisation from students of arts and humanities subjects due to a decrease in the numbers of any such students. [T] more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
unstar this property uin HL4748 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
star this property answer text <p>In light of COVID-19, we have carefully assessed the challenges the sector is facing and brought forward a comprehensive support package for higher education providers and students in order to stabilise the admissions system and ease pressures on universities’ finances. This included confirming universities’ eligibility to apply for the government financial support schemes and bringing forward £100 million of research funding and an estimated £2.6 billion worth of tuition fee payments for providers. The government continues to prioritise science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and medicine.</p><p>Additionally, the government continues to contribute teaching grant funding to support the delivery of priority activity, including for high-cost subjects. High-cost subject funding is due to total £690 million for 2020-21 and it is targeted at many STEM courses, as well as medicine. Very high-cost STEM subject funding is due to be £24 million for 2020-21.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-06-02T15:28:46.497Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-02T15:28:46.497Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
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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 Special Educational Needs: Coronavirus more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the Special Educational Needs and Disability (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 in line with the commitment to restoring duties under section 42 of the Children and Families Act 2014 when the current notice lapses on 1 August. more like this
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Lord Blunkett remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-17more like thismore than 2020-07-17
star this property answer text <p>As part of our response to the COVID-19 outbreak we made temporary changes to the law relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This was to strike the right balance between:</p><ul><li>the needs of children and young people with SEND to be protected and receive the right support in a timely way; and</li><li>managing the demands on local authorities, health bodies and education settings to respond to the outbreak.</li></ul><p>As part of the plans for children and young people returning to full-time education in September, we have announced that (unless the evidence changes) the modification to the duties on local authorities and health commissioning bodies to secure or arrange the provision in education, health and care (EHC) plans will cease at the end of July.</p><p>We have been closely monitoring the impact of the changes we made to secondary legislation that allow greater flexibility to local authorities and their partners over the timescales for various EHC needs assessment and plan processes. As things stand, the Regulations in question expire on 25 September 2020. We have committed to keeping the changes to the law in place for no longer than is necessary. We expect to make a decision next month as to how long the changes to these timescales should remain in force.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2020-07-17T13:13:45.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-17T13:13:45.207Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-02more like thismore than 2020-09-02
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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: Coronavirus more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what information schools have received about (1) their eligibility to access the COVID-19 related funding announced on 19 June and 20 July, (2) the amount of such funding they are likely to be entitled to, and (3) the timeframe for receiving such funding. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL7610 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-24more like thismore than 2020-09-24
star this property answer text <p>On 19 June, the government announced a £1 billion COVID-19 catch up package, including a £650 million catch up premium to help schools support all pupils and the £350 million National Tutoring Programme for disadvantaged students. Headteachers can decide how best to use their schools’ premium allocation to tackle the impact of lost teaching time on their pupils, but are encouraged to spend it on evidence-driven approaches including small group or one-to-one tuition, support over the summer, or additional support for great teaching. To help schools make the best use of this funding, the Education Endowment Foundation has published a support guide for schools with evidence-based approaches to catch up for all students, available here: <a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/covid-19-support-guide-for-schools/#nav-covid-19-support-guide-for-schools1" target="_blank">https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/covid-19-support-guide-for-schools/#nav-covid-19-support-guide-for-schools1</a> and a further school planning guide: 2020 to 2021, available here: <a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/guide-to-supporting-schools-planning/" target="_blank">https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/guide-to-supporting-schools-planning/</a>.</p><p>On 20 July, the government published guidance setting out further information on the package, including details of the £650 million catch up premium. The funding will be available for all state-funded mainstream and special schools, and alternative provision. The guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-catch-up-premium" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-catch-up-premium</a>.</p><p>All pupils have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, so schools’ allocations from the catch-up premium will be calculated on a per pupil basis. This will provide each mainstream school with a total of £80 for each pupil and special, alternative provision and hospital schools with £240 for each place, across the 2020/21 academic year. We have applied additional weighting to specialist settings, recognising the significantly higher per pupil costs they face.</p><p>The funding is to support catch up across the academic year and will therefore be provided in 3 tranches. We will provide schools with an initial part payment in autumn 2020, based on the latest available data. This will ensure schools do not need to delay in setting up programmes. We will then distribute a second grant payment in early 2021, based on actual pupil and place data for the 2020 to 2021 academic year, and a final payment will be made in the summer term 2021.</p><p>In addition to the catch-up premium, we will spend up to £350 million on a National Tutoring Programme, to provide targeted support to disadvantage and vulnerable pupils. The programme, which has 2 strands will commence from November 2020. Through the Tuition Partners strand, schools will be eligible to access heavily subsidised tuition from an approved list of tuition partners for their pupils. Through our Academic Mentors strand, schools in the most disadvantaged areas can apply for support to employ in-house Academic Mentor to provide small group and 1:1 tuition to their pupils. Further information can be found here: <a href="https://nationaltutoring.org.uk/faqs" target="_blank">https://nationaltutoring.org.uk/faqs</a>.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property file name HL7610_Covid-19_support_guide_for_schools.pdf more like this
star this property title HL7610_PDF more like this
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star this property file name HL7610 The_EEF_guide_to_supporting_school_planning_-_A_tiered_approach_to_2020-21.pdf more like this
star this property title HL7610_PDF more like this
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less than 2020-09-24T11:24:09.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-24T11:24:09.31Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
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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 Adult Education: Finance more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that all adult education funding that is clawed back from grant fund providers is re-invested in adult learning opportunities. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL329 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-02more like thismore than 2021-06-02
star this property answer text <p>As we address the challenges presented by COVID-19, it is vital that we support adults, including those working in sectors directly affected by COVID-19, to attain the skills that will be needed in the economy of the future.</p><p> </p><p>Starting this year, the government is investing £2.5 billion in the National Skills Fund. Investment in skills through the National Skills Fund is vital as it ensures that adults have the opportunity to retrain at different points throughout their lives and can progress into higher wage employment.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 April 2021, the government is supporting any adult who does not have A levels or equivalent qualifications, to access almost 400 fully funded level 3 courses, with Free Courses for Jobs.</p><p> </p><p>Complementing this support for adults, we have introduced Skills Bootcamps which offer free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.</p><p> </p><p>We have already introduced Skills Bootcamps in 6 areas (West Midlands, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, Liverpool City Region, Leeds City Region, Heart of South West, and Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) and we are investing a further £43 million from the National Skills Fund to expand them across England.</p><p> </p><p>Funding that is clawed back from grant fund providers will be reinvested in departmental priorities, including to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on providers and learners, enabling us to allocate resources effectively across the department and live within our Parliamentary control totals.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2021-06-02T13:07:20.387Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-02T13:07:20.387Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
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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 Adult Education more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase participation in adult education below level three. more like this
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unstar this property uin HL330 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-02more like thismore than 2021-06-02
star this property answer text <p>Through the adult education budget (AEB), we fully fund or co-fund skills provision for eligible adults aged 19 and above from pre-entry to level 3, to support adults to gain the skills they need for work, an apprenticeship or further learning. This includes fully funded first full level 2 and/or level 3 for learners aged 19 to 23.</p><p>Learners in receipt of low wage (£17,374.50 annual gross salary or less) who would previously have been co-funded, are eligible for full funding following the earlier low wage trial that operated in the 2018/19 and the 2019/20 academic years. This directly supports social mobility by enabling those that have been motivated to move out of unemployment and are low paid or skilled, to further progress.</p><p>We specifically recognise the importance of English, mathematics and digital skills, both in work and everyday life. That is why we are continuing to support participation in these areas to meet employers’ needs and support people to progress in employment or further study.</p><p>We provide full funding for learners who need English and mathematics skills to undertake a range of courses in GCSEs, Functional Skills and other relevant qualifications from entry level to level 2. We also fully or co-fund adults to take English for Speakers of Other Languages as part of our wider effort to improve adult literacy in England.</p><p>Adults with no or low digital skills are fully funded to undertake new Essential Digital Skills Qualifications at entry level and level 1, based on new national standards for essential digital skills, which equip learners with the digital skills needed for life, work and further study.</p><p>We also support training for adults in community settings through the AEB. Prioritised for disadvantaged learners, community learning can provide a 'stepping stone' for those adults who are not ready for formal accredited learning, or who would benefit from learning in a more informal way.</p><p>The department is reviewing post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, to ensure that every qualification approved for public funding has a distinct purpose, is high quality and supports progression to positive outcomes. We recognise that level 2 and below study serves students with a diverse range of needs, and that some young people and adults studying at these levels may require additional support to help realise their ambitions.</p><p>One of the first steps to realise our ambitions for level 2 and below study is a government call for evidence, which launched on 12 November 2020. It gives the education sector, industry, and others with an interest in study at these levels the opportunity to share their views on how the level 2 and below system can best work in the context of our proposed reforms to level 3 qualifications. The level 2 and below call for evidence closed on 14 February. We will set out further proposals later this year. The call for evidence is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/post-16-study-at-level-2-and-below-call-for-evidence" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/post-16-study-at-level-2-and-below-call-for-evidence</a>.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Berridge more like this
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less than 2021-06-02T13:16:23.083Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-02T13:16:23.083Z
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