What steps he is taking to ensure his Department’s policies are compliant with the UN convention on the rights of the child.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the provision of 30 hours’ free childcare on the financial viability of childcare settings.
What recent assessment he has made of the financial sustainability of school budgets.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of teaching early literacy through phonics.
What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of good school places in England.
What comparative assessment his Department has made of the performance of the constituent parts of the UK in the OECD programme for international student assessment tables.
If he will implement the recommendation in the April 2019 Social Mobility Commission’s state of the nation 2018 to 2019 report to increase significantly the national funding rate for...
What recent assessment his Department has made of the effect of the apprenticeship levy on the number of apprenticeships.
What recent assessment he has made of the pressures on key stage 2 students undergoing SATs.
What steps his Department has taken to raise standards in schools.
What assessment he has made of the merits of the recommendations of the Post-18 education and funding review.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the national funding formula on (a) small primary schools and (b) schools in rural areas.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
What guidance the Government issue to schools to encourage healthy and active living among children and young people.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
