Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karin Smyth and Edward Timpson

Monday 20th March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Edward Timpson]

I am sure that the Secretary of State has heard my hon. Friend’s plea, and I am sure that he heard what she said in relation to that matter. However, another change the Government have brought in that will help disadvantaged children, and which should not be forgotten, is around progression measures and making sure the progress of every child counts towards a school’s measured performance. I am sure that will help all pupils in my hon. Friend’s area, as well as across the country.

[Karin Smyth (Bristol South) (Lab)]

24. My constituency sends the least children to university. Bristol University’s Bristol scholars scheme, which is aimed at widening access, has taken a third of its pupils from private schools. Does the Minister agree that that makes an entire mockery of the scheme?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karin Smyth and Edward Timpson

Monday 4th July 2016 Commons Chamber

[Edward Timpson]

I have already alluded to the doubling of the PE and sport premium at primary school—we have invested more than £450 million. We are also determined to ensure that children continue to sustain participation in PE and sport as they move into secondary education. In the Government’s sports strategy, we have committed to working with the sector to better understand the barriers and issues around drop-off and to identify good practice. By knowing what works, we can be better equipped to combat the drop-off that my hon. Friend rightly mentions.

[Karin Smyth (Bristol South) (Lab)]

17. What progress the Government have made on providing 30 free hours of childcare per week for three and four year-olds.