Technical Education

Lord Laming Excerpts

Wednesday 5th April 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

I agree entirely—it is so important to develop these skills. The noble Baroness referred to some, such as teamwork and communication. Self-management is also very important.

[Lord Laming (CB)]

My Lords, I am sure the Minister will understand how much the House supported the Bill as it passed through the House last evening, particularly the section on relationships to which the noble Lord just referred. Mention has been made of young people who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation or to the dreadful things that can come their way online. The Government are going to introduce a strategy document. Will the Minister assure the House that emphasis will be given in it to the most vulnerable children in our society?

[Lord Nash]

I agree entirely with the noble Lord. We have to be particularly sensitive to those vulnerable young children, and I can give that assurance.