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Debate between Fleur Anderson and Gavin Williamson
Wednesday 18th March 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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This is for all those children with a social worker, so those are the categories that will be covered.

Fleur Anderson Portrait Fleur Anderson (Putney) (Lab)
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Will the Secretary of State give further clarification on those taking A-levels and going on to university? Will the discussions with UCAS bear in mind the most disadvantaged children, to ensure that no one will lose out and that not just mock A-level results but wider considerations are taken into account? Will these results and answers come soon, because these children will be very worried about their future?

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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The hon. Lady raises important points. Yes, we will be doing that. We will also be looking to ensure that those who do not feel that the result is truly reflective of their work have a proper and substantive appeal mechanism.