Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andy Slaughter and Edward Timpson

Monday 10th February 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Timpson]

I commend my hon. Friend for taking up the challenge on behalf of young carers in her constituency. I know they have been particularly active in helping to design and commission many of the services across the country for young carers. To help raise awareness and to encourage good practice in schools, we are working with the Children’s Society and the Carers Trust to provide teachers with the tools—the training and guidance—they need to recognise and support young carers as early as possible.

[Mr Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)]

15. How many applications for academy status from community primary schools have been declined by his Department. [Official Report, 28 February 2014, Vol. 576, c. 1MC.]

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andy Slaughter and Edward Timpson

Monday 29th October 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Timpson]

I completely agree with my hon. Friend about the importance of what studio schools bring to the offer for young people. I understand that this is the first time that Derby college has applied to open a new studio school. We are very much looking forward to receiving its proposal, which will no doubt be supported vigorously by my hon. Friend. Each application will be considered on its own merits and in comparison with others submitted.

[Mr Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)]

9. What steps he is taking to raise the status and quality of vocational education.