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Afzal Khan

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Point of Order
Tuesday 9th June 2020

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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I can absolutely confirm that. Just for clarity, as was outlined in our guidance back in March, if the family has one key worker, they have access to those critical-worker places.

Afzal Khan Portrait Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton) (Lab) [V]
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In the light of exam cancellations, GCSEs and A-levels will now be predicted by teachers. An upcoming report by the Equality Act Review has highlighted the concerns of students and parents, particularly those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, about this situation. Has the Secretary of State assessed how predicted grades will further worsen the attainment gap?

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The hon. Gentleman raises a vital point. We took this issue into account in our work with Ofqual and the exam boards to make sure that people from black and ethnic minority communities are not disadvantaged in that way.

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