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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Flick Drummond Excerpts
Monday 20th January 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Skidmore Portrait Chris Skidmore
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Philip Augar and his independent panel have made thoughtful recommendations on tuition fee levels, loan repayment, and the balance of funding between universities and further education. We are considering the report carefully but have not yet taken decisions on the recommendations. I can now announce that the Government will conclude the review alongside the next spending review, which will allow government time to consider the recommendations thoroughly and to respond in a way that provides the sector with clarity about the future of post-18 education and training.

Flick Drummond Portrait Mrs Flick Drummond (Meon Valley) (Con)
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Will the Minister update us on what support children with special educational needs receive, in respect of improving inter-agency co-ordination in order to provide prompt support and interventions?

Michelle Donelan Portrait Michelle Donelan
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We totally understand the importance of inter-agency working, which is why we established the education, health and care plan system in the first place and why we are undertaking a SEND—special educational needs and disability—review. Ofsted and Care Quality Commission inspections look at the effectiveness of joint working in local areas, and we are strengthening our support and the challenge for areas where SEND services do need to improve.