Department for Education written question – answered at on 21 January 2026.
Lord Black of Brentwood
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the impact and effectiveness of state boarding education.
Lord Black of Brentwood
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the importance of access to state boarding school facilities for the children of armed forces personnel.
Lord Black of Brentwood
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the long term sustainability of state boarding education.
Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Education), Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) , The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions
The department maintains oversight of state boarding school policy, which is used to regulate standards in boarding provisions.
The Ministry of Defence oversees the Continuity of Education Allowance for eligible Service Personnel, which provides clearly defined financial support to ensure that the need for frequent mobility does not interfere with a child’s education. This includes supporting parents with the option of using a state boarding school.
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