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845573

registered interest
date	20/02/2018
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Employment: Learning Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 22 December 2017 to Question 120167, what employment-related statistics for students with learning difficulties the Government collects.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	128545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>To observe transitions between education and employment, the Department for Education relies on data matching between its own administrative sources on educational activities and other data held by Her Majesties Revenue and Customs, the Department for Work and Pensions, and local authority data.</p><p> </p><p>Outputs from the matched data have been successful in showing the positive outcomes of learners who have recently completed education, without placing any additional burden on schools or other education providers.</p><p> </p><p>Outcomes for school and college students reaching the end of key stage 4 (KS4) (compulsory schooling) and key stage 5 (KS5) (16 to 18 study) are published in the publication ‘Destinations of KS4 and KS5 pupils’, which uses a concept of sustained destinations (to education, any employment or training) in its measures. Students are counted in the employment category only if they were not also in education in each of the six months considered.</p><p> </p><p>The publication includes outcomes at national and local authority level for those identified as having special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities in schools, and learners with a learning difficulty or disability (LLDD) in colleges. From 2016 young people with a SEN are grouped into those with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and those identified as requiring support and, at KS4, information on primary need type is also given. Information about destinations after KS5 is only available for students who completed level 3 (advanced) qualifications meaning many SEN or LLDD learners aged 16 to 18 are not currently in scope for these statistics. The publication is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/destinations-of-ks4-and-ks5-pupils-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/destinations-of-ks4-and-ks5-pupils-2016</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, destinations of adult (19+) further education and all age apprenticeships are published. This publication presents sustained employment for all completers, regardless of education destination. Other definitions and reporting timelines are consistent with those used in ‘Destinations of KS4 and KS5 pupils’. Learners can be identified using the category ‘Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LLDD)’. The publication is available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/further-education-outcome-based-success-measures-2014-to-2015" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/further-education-outcome-based-success-measures-2014-to-2015</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to data collected by government, the Higher Education Statistics Agency collects and publishes information on the “Destinations of leavers from Higher Education”. This publication identifies employment outcomes of leavers from UK higher education institutions six months after graduating, and includes information for students identified as having a disability. The publication is available at: <a href="https://www.hesa.ac.uk/news/29-06-2017/sfr245-destinations-of-leavers" target="_blank">https://www.hesa.ac.uk/news/29-06-2017/sfr245-destinations-of-leavers</a>.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 28/02/2018 15:27:15 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

485596

registered interest
date	23/03/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children's Play: Special Educational Needs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the conclusion of the report from the charity Sense, Making the case for play, published in February 2016, that a misguided interpretation and approach to health and safety is creating a barrier to accessing play settings and activities for children with multiple needs.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	32244
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2016 answer text <p>The government recognises that play has an important role in supporting all young children to develop and prepare for later learning, and the Early Years Foundation Stage is clear that “practitioners must consider the individual needs, interests, and stage of development of each child in their care… to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all of the areas of learning and development.” Health and safety should not create a barrier to accessing play activities for children with multiple needs.</p><p>The staff working in early years settings as Early Years Educators (level 3) and Early Years Teachers (graduates) are required to have an understanding of different pedagogical approaches, including the role of play in supporting early learning and development. The criteria for the Early Years Educator and standards for Early Years Teacher Status qualifications are set by the department. However, it is the responsibility of early years settings to provide play opportunities for their children and pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).</p><p>Ofsted conducts a regular cycle of inspection to ensure that provision meets the required quality and safety standards and assesses the extent to which the learning and care provided by the setting meets the needs of the range of children who attend, including the needs of any children who have SEND.</p><p>The Childcare Act 2016 expands the free childcare entitlement from 15 to 30 hours for three- and four-year-olds of working parents. As part of the Early Implementer Package announced on 2 February 2016, local authorities involved will be using the opportunity to test and showcase how childcare can be delivered in a way that improves access for children with SEND. The department also launched a consultation on 3 April 2016 seeking views on key elements of the operation and delivery of the 30 hours and we welcome views on provision for children with SEND. The consultation is available on GOV.UK at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/30-hour-free-childcare-entitlement" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/30-hour-free-childcare-entitlement</a></p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 11/04/2016 14:54:19 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

457738

registered interest
date	04/03/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children: Day Care
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to ensure that adequate ring-fenced funding is provided to local authorities so they can successfully deliver the Government's childcare provision targets.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	29850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2016 answer text <p>We have already announced over £1bn more for the early years entitlements within the ring-fenced Dedicated Schools Grant by 2019-20, which includes £300m to uplift the funding rate to providers. The increase to the funding rate is based on robust evidence from the Review of the Cost of Childcare. We have made clear our commitment to maximise the amount of this funding which reaches front line childcare providers, and will consult on proposals for achieving this as part of our consultation on early years funding reform later this year.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 09/03/2016 10:35:48 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

457739

registered interest
date	04/03/2016
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Children's Play
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the recommendation in the report by Sense, Making the Case for Play, for play to be included as part of the ministerial brief of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Childcare and Education.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	29851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2016 answer text <p>The Department for Education recognises that play has an important role in supporting all young children to develop and prepare for later learning. The importance of play is already recognised within the early years legislation covered by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Childcare and Education’s portfolio.</p><p>Play is covered in the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage framework and states: Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems, and relate to others. Children learn by leading their own play, and by taking part in play which is guided by adults. The framework is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2</a></p><p>The staff working in early years settings as Early Years Educators (level 3) and Early Years Teachers (graduates) are required to have an understanding of different pedagogical approaches, including the role of play in supporting early learning and development. The criteria for the Early Years Educator and standards for Early Years Teacher Status qualifications are set by the department. However, it is the responsibility of early years settings to provide play opportunities for their children and pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.</p><p>Ofsted registers childcare provision on the Early Years Register and the General Childcare Register and conducts a regular cycle of inspection to ensure that provision meets the required quality and safety standards.</p><p>In judging the quality and standards of early years provision, Ofsted inspectors must assess the extent to which the learning and care provided by the setting meets the needs of the range of children who attend, including the needs of any children who have special educational needs or disabilities. At August 2015, 85 per cent of providers on the Early Years Register were rated good or outstanding for overall effectiveness.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 09/03/2016 10:49:50 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

386158

registered interest
date	29/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Meat
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much (a) lamb, (b) beef, (c) pork and (d) poultry meat is purchased annually by schools and colleges for consumption; and what proportion of such meat is British in origin.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	4516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2015 answer text <p>Schools and colleges are responsible for their meals services and how and where they choose to buy their produce. The Department for Education does not collect this information.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 02/07/2015 16:26:51 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

381427

registered interest
date	16/06/2015
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Sixth Form Colleges: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2015 to Question 900313, if she will ensure that sixth form colleges are treated on the same basis as schools, academies, free schools and university technical colleges for the recovery of VAT.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	2723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2015 answer text <p>Funding decisions will be considered in the round at the Spending Review.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah question first answered 22/06/2015 15:47:08 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

167458

registered interest
date	02/12/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	A Level Content Advisory Board
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding her Department provided to the A-level Content Advisory Board in (a) 2011-12, (b) 2013-14 and (c) 2014-15.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	216822
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The A-level Content Advisory Board (ALCAB) was established by the Russell Group in 2013, to review the subject content for facilitating A levels. The Department for Education provided £100,360.61 to ALCAB in 2013-14, and has provided £361,034.53 in 2014-15. No funds for ALCAB have been included in expenditure plans for 2015-16.</p><p>ALCAB have made their final recommendations for A and AS level subject content in mathematics, further mathematics, modern languages, ancient languages, and geography. These new qualifications are designed to prepare young people to meet the demands of universities and employers. We will soon be publishing our response to ALCAB’s recommendations.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah grouped question UIN 216823 216824 question first answered 05/12/2014 14:14:00 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

167459

registered interest
date	02/12/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	A Level Content Advisory Board
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether funding of the A-level Content Advisory Board is included in her Department's current expenditure plans for 2015-16.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	216823
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The A-level Content Advisory Board (ALCAB) was established by the Russell Group in 2013, to review the subject content for facilitating A levels. The Department for Education provided £100,360.61 to ALCAB in 2013-14, and has provided £361,034.53 in 2014-15. No funds for ALCAB have been included in expenditure plans for 2015-16.</p><p>ALCAB have made their final recommendations for A and AS level subject content in mathematics, further mathematics, modern languages, ancient languages, and geography. These new qualifications are designed to prepare young people to meet the demands of universities and employers. We will soon be publishing our response to ALCAB’s recommendations.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah grouped question UIN 216822 216824 question first answered 05/12/2014 14:14:00 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

167460

registered interest
date	02/12/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	A Level Content Advisory Board
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the work of the A-level Content Advisory Board; and if she will publish any such assessments made.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	216824
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The A-level Content Advisory Board (ALCAB) was established by the Russell Group in 2013, to review the subject content for facilitating A levels. The Department for Education provided £100,360.61 to ALCAB in 2013-14, and has provided £361,034.53 in 2014-15. No funds for ALCAB have been included in expenditure plans for 2015-16.</p><p>ALCAB have made their final recommendations for A and AS level subject content in mathematics, further mathematics, modern languages, ancient languages, and geography. These new qualifications are designed to prepare young people to meet the demands of universities and employers. We will soon be publishing our response to ALCAB’s recommendations.</p> answering member constituency East Surrey answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah grouped question UIN 216822 216823 question first answered 05/12/2014 14:14:00 answering member 3980 label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin