Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:08 pm on 6 December 2023.
Baroness Twycross
Opposition Whip (Lords), Shadow Spokesperson (Education)
3:08,
6 December 2023
My Lords, the recent PISA results show that more UK children feel scared or hungry or unhappy in school than their international counterparts. With persistent absence levels continuing to rise, what more will the Government do to ensure that they are promoting the well-being of children and young people in schools?
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