Clause 5

Part of Education Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:00 am on 17 March 2011.

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Photo of Kevin Brennan Kevin Brennan Shadow Minister (Education) 9:00, 17 March 2011

Yes, and my hon. Friend has a great deal of practical experience of the issue from her former career.

We do not, of course, want young people to be carers; we would like to have a system in which, if there were such needs at home, there was sufficient support and they were able to enjoy their childhood and attend school like any other pupil, without having those responsibilities before they go to school and when they get back home.