Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Luke Taylor Excerpts
Monday 10th March 2025

(2 days, 7 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby
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My hon. Friend is right to mention young carers. The Government are committed to increasing their visibility and ensuring that they have the support that they need, at home and in education. We champion initiatives such as Young Carers Action Day and the young carers covenant, which further highlights the needs of young carers and the support available to them.

Luke Taylor Portrait Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) (LD)
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What resources are being provided to schools to support restorative justice initiatives in relation to knife crime, especially victim-led approaches such as workshops or peer mentoring to engage young people in conversations about its prevention?

Catherine McKinnell Portrait Catherine McKinnell
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We hear about far too many cases of young people being affected by knife crime, and I will take away the specific issue that the hon. Gentleman has raised. We are undertaking a curriculum and assessment review, looking closely at relationships, sex and health education, and considering how we can empower young people to be discerning and respect one another and create a society based on values and tolerance.