Education Settings: Autumn Opening

Munira Wilson Excerpts

Thursday 2nd July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Munira Wilson (Twickenham) (LD)]

I would like to pay tribute to the heroic teachers who have been working so hard across schools in my constituency of Twickenham, and to the September for Schools campaign, led by my constituent, Fiona Forbes, who has tried to make the voice of parents heard in this whole debate. Many of those parents are wondering what provision and plans will be made for wraparound care.

They are on their knees, juggling work and home schooling and wondering whether after-school clubs and other such provision will be available come the autumn.

[Gavin Williamson]

The hon. Lady raises an important point and, as part of the guidance that we have issued, we have set out clear guidance about schools being able to offer wraparound care, because we know how incredibly important that is for so many working parents and how it supports them in being able to do their work.