Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Luke Taylor Excerpts
Monday 16th June 2025

(3 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Catherine McKinnell Portrait Catherine McKinnell
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The British Sign Language GCSE is a key feature of our commitment to enhancing the status of British Sign Language, both in education and in society. Ofqual is currently running a public consultation on its proposed assessment arrangements and expects to confirm its decision on the qualification rules in autumn 2025.

Luke Taylor Portrait Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) (LD)
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In April, I wrote to the Minister for School Standards about the Angel Hill free school, which will provide 96 desperately needed places for children with SEND in my constituency. I thank her for her response in which she said that we would get an update shortly. I ask again: when does she expect construction of the Angel Hill free school in Rosehill to begin?

Stephen Morgan Portrait Stephen Morgan
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I thank the hon. Member for raising this important project. I can confirm that works at Angel Hill free school are expected to commence in September 2025 subject to the contract being awarded in August.