Education

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The department is responsible for:

teaching and learning for children in the early years and in primary schools
teaching and learning for young people in secondary schools
teaching, learning and training for young people and adults in apprenticeships, traineeships and further education
teaching and learning for young people and adults in higher education
supporting professionals who work with children, young people and adult learners
helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more
making sure that local services protect and support children

Campaigns

Families with Deaf Children (Free BSL Lessons)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about British Sign Language (BSL) classes for families with deaf children. The Government is committed to supporting the parents of deaf children and children with hearing loss to learn sign language and other non-verbal communication. Funding is avai

Primary School Assessment

Dear Constituent, Thank you very much for taking the time to contact me regarding assessments for primary school children. Children should receive the best possible primary education to prepare them for later life.

Coronavirus: Preventing School Closures

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me regarding the Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) which has been introduced to the House of Commons by Robert Halfon MP. I understand that Bill proposes to make a provision for educationa

Teachers' Pay

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about teachers’ pay. Teachers have a huge impact on children’s futures and so I want all our children to be taught by the brightest and the best.

Children and Young People's Mental Health

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the provision of mental health services for children and young people. It is incredibly important to protect and support the health of children and young people in our society.

Coronavirus: Teachers and the Vaccine

Dear Constituent, Thank you for your correspondence about teachers and the vaccine. I completely agree with you that the best place for young people to be is safely at school and I know the Government is working hard to get children back into school as soon as is possible healthwise. Of course, I

Young People's Wellbeing

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about young people’s wellbeing. It must be a matter of priority for all of us that we do everything in our power to ensure our children are happy and healthy. I know Ministers share this view and I am reassured that many steps are already being ta

Nursuries' & Early Years Providers' Finances

Early years are crucial to giving every child the best start in life and extensive evidence shows that high-quality childcare supports children’s development and prepares younger children for school.

Free School Meals During Christmas

In Britain today, no child need go hungry — particularly at Christmas. The Government have put together an emergency package of support measures for families and vulnerable children.

A Level and GCSE Results

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about A level and GCSE results this year. I understand this has been a distressing time for students. The pandemic has created circumstances no one could ever have imagined or wished for.

Reception Baseline Assessment

Primary education is fundamental to ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life. The primary assessment and accountability system plays an important role in ensuring that every child, no matter what their background or where they go to school, benefits from a high-quality primary education

School Uniform Costs

I believe uniforms can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone. Schools are expected to consult with parents and pupils, and take their views into account when setting the school uniform policy.

Teach the Future / Climate in the Curriculum

The environment is an important part of the national curriculum, with the fundamental concepts taught at primary school, before progressing to a higher level of awareness and understanding at secondary school.

Successful Schools

Schools, more than ever, need to be at the forefront of our Governments thinking.

British Sign Language GSCE

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about British Sign Language (BSL) as a GCSE. BSL is a vital method of communication for many people and the first or preferred language for an estimated 70,000 deaf people across the country.

Crumbling Futures (Children’s Society Report)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Children’s Society research, Crumbling Futures. I hope I can assure you that every effort is being made to support vulnerable children and young people through their education and late teenage years.

Universities Superannuation Scheme (EDM 619)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Universities and their staff are essential to Britain’s culture as well as playing a vital role in our economy. Universities are subject to regular assessment of their financial sustainability, management,